What Is The Theme Of Happiness In Invisible Man By Chuck Klosterman

As humans, it is our natural instinct to pursue happiness, which is why many people search for different ways to live a happier life. Some find joy in helping others, while there are those who resort to materialism in order to feel happy. Interestingly enough, numerous study reveals that older people are much happier and satisfied with their lives. Another study shows that our perception of happiness differs based on our genetics, culture, social status, and many other essential factors. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll about happiness and satisfaction, of the 2,215 participants of the survey, only 34 % say they feel happy and satisfied. What is happiness anyway? Is there a recipe for a happier and more fulfilling life? In Visible Man, by Chuck Klosterman, the book’s story focuses on Y, an egotistical man who claims to sneak into people’s houses to observe their behavior secretly, an activity in which he refers to as “social experiment.” He says he makes it possible to conduct his experiments through the use of a suit and …show more content…
During his session with his therapist Vicky, Y emphasizes that Valerie has negative body image issues. He quote “She was at war with the size of her body, her desire to smoke pot, and an obsession with eating all the food in the world.” I believe this is true because insecurities breed bad emotion. Also, San Francisco physician Dr. Lissa Rankin says that the obsession to achieve a standard of perfection, frequent worries about not being good enough or thin enough, and addiction with alcohol, drugs, sex, television, or excessive busyness are signs of depression. According to World Health Organization, depression is a common mental disorder that affects millions of people globally. In the U.S. alone, an estimate of 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older suffer from depression in