s forgiveness of Homer and Lorna overcome her social isolation and then she can begin to develop true friendships and become truly happy.Happiness is a virtue which relies on an individuals ability to give as well as receivelove. Melonys hostility causes her social isolation which prevents her from establishing agenuine friendship. Melonys intense bitterness ruins her romantic relationships. Animosityand contempt towards others prevents her from developing familial love. In John Irvings,The Cider House Rules, Melonys bitterness prevents her from developing the threeforms of love vital for true happiness. The key to happiness through out life is maintaininghealthy relationships with family, friends and lovers....
