Question

"What man is there, what human being,who attains a greater happiness then mere appearance, a joy which seems to fade away to nothing?" What does this passage suggest about happiness a.)happiness is permanent b.)happiness is momentary and fleeting

c.)happiness is human
d.)happiness is great

Answer 1

By stating, "a joy which seems to fade away to nothing?" the author is saying that happiness does not last. It's like a person's "mere appearance" because the way a person looks fades. Based on this, the most reasonable answer is B. Happiness is momentary and fleeting.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

This passage indicates that no man can attain true and lasting happiness, that men can obtain joy, which is merely ephemerial and transitory.