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The Simpsons A mirror of the U.S. society?

The Simpsons A mirror of the U.S. society?. by Dayana Cabeza. The Simpsons family profile…. Homer J. Simpson. Employed at Nuclear Power Plant as a safety technician. 36 years old. Unbelievably stupid, overweight, lazy, an under-educated person. He is the child as adult.

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The Simpsons A mirror of the U.S. society?

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  1. The Simpsons A mirror of the U.S. society? by Dayana Cabeza

  2. The Simpsons family profile… Homer J. Simpson • Employed at Nuclear Power Plant as • a safety technician. • 36 years old. • Unbelievably stupid, overweight, lazy, • an under-educated person. • He is the child as adult. • Devotion to his family. • Favorite expression: D’oh!!!

  3. The Simpsons family profile… Marge Bouvier Simpson • Housewife • 34 years old • Dislikes violence • Bored and frustrated • Central part of the family • Favorite expression: Mmmmm!!!

  4. The Simpsons family profile… Bartholomew J. Simpson (Bart) • Student at Springfield Elementary. • 12 years old. • Insolent. • Model of the child predetermined • to fail. • Favorite expression: Ay Carumba!!!

  5. The Simpsons family profile… Lisa Marie Simpson • Student at Springfield Elementary. • 9 years old. • Plays the “blues” on the saxophone. • She is the rationality in the Simpsons. • She is smart.

  6. The Simpsons family profile… Margaret Simpson (Maggie) • Baby one year old. • Spend must of the day sucking. • Favorite expression: suck, suck, suck.

  7. American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). The Simpsons as a Critique…

  8. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge).

  9. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart).

  10. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart). • Moral values (Lisa).

  11. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart). • Moral values (Lisa). • Capitalism (Mr. Burns).

  12. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart). • Moral values (Lisa). • Capitalism (Mr. Burns). • Religion (The family)

  13. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart). • Moral values (Lisa). • Capitalism (Mr. Burns). • Religion (The family) • Alcoholism (Moe).

  14. The Simpsons as a Critique… • American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). • Disregard of women (Marge). • Educational system (Bart). • Moral values (Lisa). • Capitalism (Mr. Burns). • Religion (The family) • Alcoholism (Moe). • TV Business (Krusty).

  15. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons).

  16. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma).

  17. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum).

  18. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). • The medical system.

  19. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). • The medical system. • National pride: U.S. in the world.

  20. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). • The medical system. ? • National pride: U.S. in the world. • Sexuality (Male sexuality).

  21. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). • The medical system. • National pride: U.S. in the world. • Sexuality (Male sexuality). • Political structure and ineffective politicians.

  22. The Simpsons as a Critique… • Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). • Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). • Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). • The medical system. • National pride: U.S. in the world. • Sexuality (Male sexuality). • Political structure and ineffective politicians. • Environment.

  23. Reflection “The Simpsons seems to be a normal cartoon intended to be just funny, but a closer look shows that there are many allusions to social problems and prejudices”.

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