In happiness literature plays a major role in the lives of many characters. Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a great example where characters like Hamlet are enclosed within unhappiness. For most part his circumstances are key to his unhappiness, for instance losing his family, and being stuck with the ghost under his commands. His circumstances lead to unhappy behavior and state-of mind. Mentally he seems sick and confused. Behavior wise he remains calm but sometimes becomes very obnoxious, aggressive and extreme. Moreover The Handmaids Tale written by Margaret Atwood is also a very concise example of unhappiness in the characters. Offred the main character displays unhappiness in her behavior and state of mind due to her circumstances. Having
