Homer J. Simpson

A detailed Summary of Homer J. Simpson

The Simpsons may be just an animated cartoon about a dysfunctional American

family, (famously known for its satirical commentary on various social issues), but its

appeal is certainly not limited to children. I myself have watched and enjoyed the

Simpsons growing up, and amazingly enough still enjoy it today. It is mainly Homer

which makes the Simpsons as funny and original as it is. Homer has been criticized by

many to be nothing but a lazy beer drinking, neighbor hating, selfish and greedy person.

In "Homer and Aristotle", Raja Halwani talks about Homer's lust for food and

drink, his poor parenting and marital skills, and his lack of practical wisdom. But despite

it all, Halwani is still able to pick out some admirable traits in Homer. In "Homer

Simpson: Classic Clown", Ellen Amy Cohen depicts Homer as the ever loving classic

clown. Cohen believes that Homer's gullibility, low intelligence, physical appearance and

child-like humor not only often makes people laugh but also allows them to see

themselves as superiors. In "Individualism versus Paternalism: An Analysis of Homer J.

Simpson", Dan Rousseve believes and

a doubt that Homer is obsessed with food. Cohen believes that Homer's willingness to

extra bites out of the sandwich before putting it back in the bag. Homer also loves beer to

temporary co-worker Grimes, even though Grimes marked the bad to show that that was

husband sometimes, but he always redeems himself in the end by committing unselfish

better about himself and his actions. Homer may drink and eat excessively but whenever

part with a ten foot, week old sandwich he found at a company picnic. It is without

which causes him to overeat and drink excessively. It could be due to his mother leaving

Homer finds pleasure and comfort in food and drink( prefrably "Duff" beer). In the

choosing his family over fame and fortune. Rousevve believes that Homer embodies the

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