A Content Analysis of a Postmodern Animated Sitcom: The Simpsons
Articles > Article · 2010
Authors: Şadiye Emet GÜREL, Jale Alem
Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, Refereed Journals of Other Institutions, International, MLA International Bibliography, 2010, vol 3, pp 332-347
Summary
<p>Throughout this study, the animated sitcom, ‘The Simpsons’ is analyzed from the postmodernism perspective and content analysis research method. Within this context, an emphasis is given to the characteristics of The Simpsons, a hip-comedy and one of the important success stories in the TV history, which distinguishes it from the other animated cartoons. Later, The Simpsons’ role as a communication and an interaction medium is taken into consideration and its details are shown by giving examples.</p><p><strong>Keywords:<em> </em></strong>Postmodernism, animation, animated cartoon, the Simpsons.</p>