Thus it came to him merely to run away was folly, because he could never run away from himself.
The protagonist in Sinclair Lewis's "Babbitt" experiences a deep realization that escaping from his problems is futile. He realizes that attempting to flee from his life and responsibilities will not free him from his own thoughts and identity. This introspection reveals the complexity of self-awareness and the notion that one cannot simply change their circumstances by physically leaving.
This insight prompts a contemplation of the nature of self and the challenges...
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