Where is happiness?

In 1984 George Orwell said, “All marriages between party members had to be approved by a committee appointed for the purpose, and-though the principle was never clearly stated-permission was always refused if the couple concerned gave the impression of being physically attracted to one another”(65).  A relationship with one you love is not allowed in Oceania.  Every decision made was crucial; everyone and everything was watched.  People usually have the freedom to choose who they want to marry or be with.  In some countries, parents enforce arranged marriages; which usually conclude to an unhappy marriage, or a broken family.  Those in arranged marriages also have a hard time leaving the one they love.  In Oceania, relationships must have approval, and cannot have any physical attraction. There isn’t any real/true relationship; the idea of a relationship in Oceania has a huge difference between the ideal relationships now.  People should be given the freedom to be with who they really love.   They shouldn’t be forced to be with someone thy have no interest in.  How will a child feel the love of a family? 

The purpose of a relationship will then be to bring another human being to life, for others to keep wealth in the family, or to keep parents and society happy. Kids will grow up into this life style, as their parents are still adjusting.  “The only recognized purpose of marriage was to beget children for the party”. (65)  In Oceania, people had kids just to add to their party.  People didn’t have kids to love and cherish with their loved one. Love and family had its own definition in Oceania, than what we are now used to.  If United States was to set these rules today, there would be many rebellions.  People should be making themselves happy, before anyone else.  In Oceania, happiness is questioned.  There are many regulations set to reduce the freedom of their people.  How will anyone feel happiness?  How will they ever be proud that they did something for themselves?  Society should not be one we worry to impress.  Society should accept people for who they are, and accept that everyone’s different.