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The flavor of America during the economic boom of the 1920’s is captured within the setting of Sinclair Lewis’s Babbitt. The initial view of Zenith, an American Midwestern city, is one of prosperity and newness. It is a city that is fully worthy of its name, which means “highest point.” It epitomizes twentieth century industrialized America with its modern conveniences, manufacturing plants, progression for science and engineering, and success-hungry Americans. Zenith worships the false gods of the business world: its automobiles, factories, and modern skyline. Lewis exemplifies this premise through the protagonist, George Babbitt, “That’s one lovely sight!’…but he was inspired by the rhythm of the city…beheld the tower as a temple-spire of the religion of business, a faith passionate, exalted, surpassing common man” (p.13). As Lewis takes the reader inside the middle-class Zenith residence of realtor, George Babbitt, it becomes apparent that a life fraught with discontentment exists within this sleek modern appearance. A close look reveals a depressing sameness and a demoralizing competition for social status. Without question, the city of Zenith is filled with flaws, and its inhabitants adhere to a mora