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The Simpsons A mirror of the U.S. society? by Dayana Cabeza
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The Simpsons family profile… Homer J. Simpson 36 years old. Employed at Nuclear Power Plant as a safety technician. Unbelievably stupid, overweight, lazy, an under-educated person. He is the child as adult. Devotion to his family. Favorite expression: D’oh!!!
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The Simpsons family profile… Marge Bouvier Simpson Housewife 34 years old Dislikes violence Bored and frustrated Central part of the family Favorite expression: Mmmmm!!!
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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!!!
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Lisa Marie Simpson The Simpsons family profile… Student at Springfield Elementary. 9 years old. Plays the “blues” on the saxophone. She is the rationality in the Simpsons. She is smart.
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Margaret Simpson (Maggie) Baby one year old. Spend must of the day sucking. Favorite expression: suck, suck, suck. The Simpsons family profile…
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The Simpsons as a Critique… American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Disregard of women (Marge).
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American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart). The Simpsons as a Critique…
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Moral values (Lisa). The Simpsons as a Critique… Disregard of women (Marge). American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart).
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Capitalism (Mr. Burns). The Simpsons as a Critique… Moral values (Lisa). Disregard of women (Marge). American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart).
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Religion (The family) The Simpsons as a Critique… Capitalism (Mr. Burns). Moral values (Lisa). Disregard of women (Marge). American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart).
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Alcoholism (Moe). Religion (The family) The Simpsons as a Critique… Capitalism (Mr. Burns). Moral values (Lisa). Disregard of women (Marge). American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart).
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TV Business (Krusty). Alcoholism (Moe). Religion (The family) The Simpsons as a Critique… Capitalism (Mr. Burns). Moral values (Lisa). Disregard of women (Marge). American unhealthy habits and lifestyle (Homer). Educational system (Bart).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons).
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The medical system. The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). The medical system. National pride: U.S. in the world.
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). The medical system. National pride: U.S. in the world. Sexuality (Male sexuality).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). The medical system. Political structure and ineffective politicians. National pride: U.S. in the world. Sexuality (Male sexuality).
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The Simpsons as a Critique… Police corruption (Chief Wiggum). Terrible family relationships (Patty & Zelma). Violence on TV (Itchy & Scratchy cartoons). The medical system. Political structure and ineffective politicians. National pride: U.S. in the world. Sexuality (Male sexuality). Environment.
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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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