The Importance Of Happiness In Margot And Charlie's Stories

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Attaining Happiness

In Margot and Charlies stories, they are unhappy and trying to attain happiness. Even if it seemed like they tried their absolute best to attain their happiness there is always more they could have done to be happy in the end. Charlie and Margot do not go full force in trying to get what they want to be happy, they do not believe in themselves enough to get what they and ultimately Charlie and Margot are narrow-minded. They do not need the sun or have to move to be happy. The lesson to be learned from Margot and Charlie is to keep trying for what makes you happy, otherwise, your life will not be as fulfilling as want it to be.

Charlie and Margot do no go full force in trying to attain what they want to be happy. Margot

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