1. Satirical Analysis of Family Guy
By Stewart Ford

2. What is Family Guy?
An American satirical adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane

3. Characters
Peter
Lois
Stewie
Joe
Cleveland
Quagmire
Meg

4. Peter Worker of the family Fat Stupid
Always getting the family into trouble

5. Lois Mother of the family
Sits on the extremes of housewife and seductress
Smart
Saves the family from catastrophes

6. Stewie
Baby
Smarter than everyone else
Role reversal
Homosexual

7. Joe
“Tough guy” in the show
Ironic because he has a disability

8. Cleveland African American counterpart to Peter’s family
Shows how much the families are the same even though they have a different culture

9. Quagmire “Player” in the show
Ironic because throughout the series you find out that he has feelings

10. Meg “Not attractive” daughter in the show
Ironic because her voice is Mila Kunis
Goes on a lot of dates even though she is considered “not attractive” and “annoying” by everyone in the show

11. Ethos, Pathos, Logos The characters Brian and Lois use ethos
“This can involve "moral competence" only; Aristotle however broadens the concept to include expertise and knowledge.” [Wikipedia]
Brian and Lois have the most credibility because they are the most knowledgable

12. Ethos, Pathos, Logos
“Pathos represents an appeal to the audience's emotions” [Wikipedia]
The show appeals to pathos by placing current events and past events into the shows to have people respond with an emotional appeal.

13. Ethos, Pathos, Logos
“The use of logos is called a "logical appeal.“” [Dr. Williams, USC]
There are not many logical appeals throughout the show
Occasionally characters come to a conclusion at the end of an episode that everyone already knew

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