vacuity of middle class life. metaphor of an empty raincoat. He is depicted as a man who outwardly embraces the American Dream, yet internally grapples with feelings of dissatisfaction and a longing for authenticity.
- Handy believes that it is each individual's responsibility to fill their "empty raincoat" and make meaning in their life.
中產階級生活的空虛。比喻一件空雨衣。他被描繪成一個表面上擁抱美國夢的人，但內心卻在與不滿情緒和對真實的渴望作鬥爭。
在《空雨衣》中，查爾斯漢迪用空雨衣的比喻來描述在生活中創造意義的挑戰以及接受和幫助重塑世界的需要：
創造意義
Handy相信，每個人都有責任填滿自己的“空雨衣”，讓自己的生活變得有意義。
The Empty Raincoat: Making Sense of the Future
漢迪在這裡尋求一種超越商業組織機制、超越物質選擇的哲學，試圖建立一個替代宇宙。
*你能找到去戴維酒吧的路嗎？ *你認識Donut校長嗎？ *如何簽訂中國合約？查爾斯·漢迪在《非理性時代》中預見的變化正在發生。無止盡的成長可以創造棉花糖經濟，資本主義必須是它自己最嚴厲的批評者。 ... 谷歌圖書
最初出版：1994
作者：查爾斯漢迪
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《巴比特》是辛克萊·劉易斯於1922 年出版的諷刺小說。 （Zenith），該城市代表了20 世紀初典型的美國城市。透過巴比特的經歷，路易斯批評了中產階級生活的空虛和鼓勵從眾的社會壓力。
巴比特被描繪成典型的商人，物質主義和社會地位的價值觀根深蒂固。他被描繪成一個表面上擁抱美國夢的人，但內心卻在與不滿情緒和對真實的渴望作鬥爭。小說探討了他與家人、朋友和社區的關係，揭示了他社交交往的膚淺和追求的空虛。
隨著故事的展開，巴比特對自己生活的單調和周遭社會的虛偽越來越失望。他試圖擺脫社會期望，這導致他質疑自己的價值觀和成功的本質。這種內在衝突是小說的中心主題，凸顯了個人慾望與社會規範之間的緊張關係。
劉易斯敏銳的智慧和敏銳的觀察使《巴比特》成為對美國文化的重要評論，特別是對 1920 年代中產階級鬥爭的評論。這部小說的持久意義在於它對一致性、認同的探索，以及在瞬息萬變的世界中對意義的追求。 《巴比特》至今仍然是一部繼續引起讀者共鳴的經典作品，反映了現代生活的複雜性和自我發現的挑戰。
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"Babbitt" is a satirical novel written by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1922. The story follows George F. Babbitt, a prosperous real estate agent living in the fictional city of Zenith, which represents a typical American city of the early 20th century. Through Babbitt's experiences, Lewis critiques the vacuity of middle-class life and the societal pressures that encourage conformity.
Babbitt is portrayed as a quintessential businessman, deeply entrenched in the values of materialism and social status. He is depicted as a man who outwardly embraces the American Dream, yet internally grapples with feelings of dissatisfaction and a longing for authenticity. The novel explores his relationships with his family, friends, and the community, revealing the superficiality of his social interactions and the emptiness of his pursuits.
As the narrative unfolds, Babbitt becomes increasingly disillusioned with the monotony of his life and the hypocrisy of the society around him. His attempts to break free from societal expectations lead him to question his values and the very nature of success. This internal conflict is a central theme of the novel, highlighting the tension between individual desires and societal norms.
Lewis's sharp wit and keen observations make "Babbitt" a significant commentary on American culture, particularly regarding the struggles of the middle class during the 1920s. The novel's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of conformity, identity, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. "Babbitt" remains a classic work that continues to resonate with readers today, reflecting the complexities of modern life and the challenges of self-discovery.
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- 1.lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headedness."he denounced what he considered the frivolity or vacuity of much contemporary painting"
- 2.empty space; emptiness.
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