In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Clarisse McClellan asks Montag if he is happy. This questions sets off a spark in Montag’s head and creates a chain reaction for the story. Not only does it lead him to question himself, but it leads him to question his society. Happiness is fleeting yet lasting, concise yet complex. Clarisse leads him to perceive his life and his occupation differently. If someone were to ask me whether or not I was happy, I don’t think I would answer. The question itself makes me question the definition of happiness. It depends what the person is talking about. If someone were to ask me at this particular moment whether I was in a happy mood, I would say yes because I am at home with my family. If they were asking whether
