Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Circus_of_Dr._Lao
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted into films
adapted into stage plays |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Babbitt
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
struggles with personal identity
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Sinclair_Lewis
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of the American businessman
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| gptkbp:family |
children named Ted and Verona Babbitt
wife named Myra Babbitt |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mr. Babbitt
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| gptkbp:influence |
satirical portrayal of American society
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by real-life businessmen
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| gptkbp:legacy |
continues to be referenced in popular culture
has been included in high school curricula influenced the portrayal of suburban life inspired critiques of modern capitalism remains relevant in discussions of modern society |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:notable_traits |
hypocritical
materialistic conformist |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:relationship |
affair with a woman named Tanis Judique
discontent with his life friends with other businessmen |
| gptkbp:setting |
Zenith, a fictional city
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| gptkbp:significance |
critique of capitalism
exploration of conformity examination of social norms |
| gptkbp:stations |
influenced later works of fiction
considered a classic of American literature subject of academic studies widely discussed in literary circles analyzed for its social commentary |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
represents the emptiness of consumerism
represents the pressures of society represents the struggle for individuality |
| gptkbp:theme |
American middle class life
|