In the Sinclair Lewis novel Babbitt, the character of Babbitt is completely controlled by the power of conformity. Conformity is so powerful that even after babbitt realizes the stifling nature of the society in which he lives he is powerless to change his fate as a member of conformist society.         George F. Babbitt is a man who is completely controlled by the conformist society in which he lives. Pressure to conform lies in all aspects …showed first 75 words of 1756 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1756 total…fear anything is possible.         In the city of Zenith the power of conformity is too strong to battle, and even when it's power is realized it is impossible to battle. Conformity traps the fearful into unhappy lives, and forces it's will upon them. Once captured by conformity it is impossible to escape it's grasp. Some Hope however exists for a newer generation including Babbitt's son to conquer conformity and aspire to carry out their dreams.