Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Yet is the term happiness limited to such broad definition? Are the emotions we gain from material objects such as television or computers similar to succeeding on an exam? Ray Bradbury’s novel constantly approaches this concept by using cleverly crafted characters including Montag, Mildred, and Clarisse to display their personal issues and emotions. Although, throughout the story their definition of happiness differs, and soon their emotions are threatened with individual thought, and curiosity. The film, “Pleasantville”, illustrates ignorance and bliss among creatures of habit. Every evening George walks
