Throughout life people make time to do "everything except for the things worth doing" (93). George Bowling in George Orwell's Coming Up for Air realizes he must spend more of his life doing what he enjoys, but his wife, Hilda, prevents him from ever getting enough "air." George needs escape from the worries and responsibilities of his life to relax and enjoy himself. Hilda is always complaining about monetary concerns which causes George to work hard …showed first 75 words of 2058 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2058 total…Regardless, he gives in to the pressure of the society, uses his wife as an excuse, and is no better off than before he started his search for some enjoyment, relaxation, and meaning in life. Although the capitalist society tugs on people to follow a path to an unfulfilled and meaningless life, people can survive just as well by not following this path. George gives up his search for the fulfilled life exhibiting his weakness.