This notion of being happy is seen in The Hustler and Candide through Eddie Felson and Martin. ... In Candide one sees that some people are not happy with themselves. Martin, Candide's friend and loyal servant had a completely different mindset than Candide in which "everything is for the best." ... Ignorantly, Candide insisted that they were truly happy people while Martin said they were far from happiness. ... This sense of greed and darkness is seen in The Hustler and Candide. ...

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• Grade Level: High School