through many changes in his life. He always seems to be concerned with his physical

appearance. He makes sure that he is dressed well to impress and that his hair looks good.

He is very concerned about his son, Ted. He takes notice in Ted's actions toward school.

He realizes that Ted does not want to attend college and this disturbs him. In the

beginning of the book and until the very end, Babbit shows no love or respect for his wife

Myra. they constantly fight. But in the end, it is the exact opposite.

George Babbit is primarily concerned with his money and the way that other

people perceive him. On a typical day for Babbit, he has a dilemma about what he should

wear, like he is almighty and important. "Now where the devil is that gray suit? Oh yes,

here we are. His second embellishment was combing and slicking back his hair. It gave

him a tremendous forehead, arching up two inches beyond the formal hair-line." We all

know that there is something hiding under Babbit's expensive suit. Le

his ways, even about Myra. Myra becomes sick at the end of the book. Babbit pays close

realized. He admitted that he would regret them." (pg. 314) Babbit realizes that the way

attention to her and realizes that Myra is the love of his life. "He knew that she wanted

the world, a fear of public disfavor, a pride in success. He was glad that his wife was

standard, and uninteresting. (pg. 11)

of him. "I've found out it's a mighty nice thing to be able to say you're a B.A." Babbit

college. Ted eventually marries Eunice. He plans to leave the University on order to take

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