Change In The Novel 'The Humans' By Matt Haig

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Throughout the novel, “The Humans” by Matt Haig the alien who disguised himself as a math professor by the name of Andrew Martin learns how to adapt into the culture of ‘The Humans’ by changing himself and his values. By changing his negative manipulated mindset which he originally had of ‘The Humans’ and learns to value and become closer with Isobel and Gulliver. The well built relationships help him find happiness in his life and decide if he rather be a human forever instead of an alien existence. He states, “You can’t find happiness, looking for the meaning of life. meaning is only the third most important thing. It comes after loving and being.” (Haig 276). This quote signifies the importance of making decisions based on your happiness.

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