Hugvísindadeild Postmodernism and The Simpsons Intertextuality‚ Hyperreality and Critique of Metanarratives Ritgerð til B.A.-prófs Björn Erlingur Flóki Björnsson bjornfloki@gmail.com Kt. 110982-5779 Maí 2006 Abstract This essay offers a postmodernist reading of the popular television program The Simpsons‚ with special regard to the postmodern theories of intertexuality‚ hyperreality‚ and metanarratives. Before delving into The Simpsons‚ some major theoretical aspects of postmodernism in aesthetic
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EGITIMATE SOURCES. 1. NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Lorna Simpson "Biography Lorna Simpson Studio." 2008. 21 Mar. 2014 < http://lsimpsonstudio.com/biography.html > 2. DATE OF BIRTH:August 13‚ 1960 DATE OF DEATH: "Biography Lorna Simpson Studio." 2008. 21 Mar. 2014 < http://lsimpsonstudio.com/biography.html > 3. COUNTRY OF BIRTH: Brooklyn‚ New York‚ USA. COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE: US "Biography Lorna Simpson Studio." 2008. 21 Mar. 2014 < http://lsimpsonstudio.com/biography
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actions were not god like. She is using the chance to reveal the true nature of the gods‚ because if have spoken illy of the gods she would have faced severe punishment. In the Penelopiad‚ Atwood uses judgemental diction to create a sense of situational irony. In a small section of the novella‚ Penelope criticises the
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On Nietzsche and the Virtues of Being Bad‚ Mark T. Conard shows us why people believe Bart Simpson is similar to a philosophical theorist named Friedrich Nietzsche. Bart being the bad boy of the Simpson’s and Nietzsche being the bad boy of Philosophy. Conard says that Bart does not take on the chaos like Nietzsche says but he is just an empty being of bad actions. This argument is ridiculous; Bart Simpson is as creative as creative gets. In this chapter‚ Conard is first shows us how people consider
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The Simpsons are one of the longest running and most popular television shows. This popularity exists because "the Simpsons [have] always operated on two levels. On one level appealing to children as a fast paced cartoon and then for the older audiences for its wit and [satire]" (Batscha). Satire is the common thread with binds all of The Simpsons episodes. The writers show the absurdity in ordinary everyday situations including religion‚ politics and other social issues. This has been the leading
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Jorge Pasada Desiree’s Baby In Desiree’s Baby by Kate Chopin the author uses situational irony to convey the deformed consciences of the time period. In the story the reader believes Desiree leaves L’Abri plantation because she is part African American and therefore cannot be married to Armand. Even though Armand dearly loves Desiree‚ “The passion that awoke in him that day…swept…like anything that drives headlong over all obstacles” he forces her to leave anyway. This action shows the strength
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his wealth and perfect lifestyle. In the end the protagonist commits suicide leaving the town in shock and awe. The poet uses situational irony and symbolism to reach out to its readers in a different perspective to get the message across. Life tends to throw little unexpected surprises that contradict what many people originally predict. The poet uses situational irony to show what appears to be true and what actually exists in the poem Richard Cory. The townspeople assume Richard Cory has the
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awkward boy named Quentin Jacobsen is asked to assist Margo Roth Spigelman on a series of practical jokes. This book is a definite read for anyone who adores mysteries and adventure. Situational irony and well developed characters make this an exquisite book for those mystery lovers out there. John Green uses situational irony to display Quentin Jacobsen’s internal conflict and change the reader’s perspective on the story. In the quote” Listen‚ she said‚ “how much money do you have on you right now? “several
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The Simpsons The Simpsons does more than make us laugh. Do you agree or disagree? Long running animated comedy The Simpsons is known for making its audience laugh at the outrageous antics of its larger than life characters. However‚ The Simpsons does more than just make us laugh. It challenges us to think about issues we deal with on a daily basis such as morality‚ institutional power‚ and politics‚ giving us an avenue in which we can release tension we have built up over such issues through
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Hello I am called Bart Simpson and I was born on the 1st of January 2003‚ 10 years ago. I am currently 150cm tall however last year I was 140 cm tall. I keep a chart of my height on my wall because my mum and dad think it is a good idea and I also agree. I am a medium build and I like it because I am not a stand out in a crowd. My hair is short‚ yellow and spikey because I like it to be kept neat and tidy. As a person I believe that I am confident‚ funny and friendly because I am very popular however
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