The Simpson’s vs. Reality

Topic III Selected: Write an analysis of one or two episodes of the Simpson’s, explaining how the show takes shots at American society. Consider for example how community leaders are portrayed, how teachers are portrayed, how American industry is portrayed (Mr. Burns). Begin your essay with a 4-6 sentence summary of Solomon and Maasik’s analysis of the Simpson’s. Your thesis will be a carefully worded statement stating your interpretation of the Simpson’…

…to leave the dinner table that “they don’t want to see what he is about to do” (Homer). The children anticipating a fight run out of the room. Once the children are gone Homer drops to his knee’s and begs Marge to let Mr. Burns come over. So much for father knows best. In conclusion the Simpsons peel back many layers of our society and expose them in a comical and ironic way.