Sinclair Lewis's "Babbitt" is a biting satire of American middle-class conformity and materialism in the 1920s. The novel centers on George F. Babbitt, a successful real estate agent in the fictional city of Zenith, who embodies the superficial values and stifling respectability of his era. Lewis masterfully critiques the empty pursuit of success, the pressures of social expectation, and the disillusionment that can accompany a life driven by commercial interests rather than genuine human connection. It remains a powerful exploration of the American Dream's darker side.