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    THE BROKEN SHORE Peter Temple's acclaimed crime fiction novel 'The Broken Shore' chronicles the unfolding of a murder investigation on the rugged Victorian coastline through the eyes of a morally flexible small town cop. The novel showcases the complex social structures apparent in contemporary rural Victoria, particularly focusing on the often shaky relations between anglo and indigenous Australians. It also addresses the segregation between the have's and the have not's within society

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    Bruchac, biased on the historically fictionalized story of Neds Begay's life. Ned as a child, is herded into the extremely deprecative atmosphere, of boarding school. Ned, eventually goes on to fight for the same country that implemented him into the hardship he was forced to endure; at the same time making friends that would be so loyal as to sacrifice themselves for him. Ned’s friends talked to cheer each other up and be were always there for Ned or anyone else if things got tough for them. They would

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    duty and desire as explained in the chapter Homer in between Moe and Ned Flanders of the book The Simpsons and Philosophy. The show effectively appears to embrace some hidden aspects of moral duty and it offers teachable moments. In the "Dumbell Indemnity" episode, Moe, the immoral, selfish bartender, asks Homer to destroy his car in order to obtain money from his insurance. Homer knows that is not

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    One of the longest running TV series of all time is the Simpsons. The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that uses satire to depict the “average” American family. The Simpson Family consists of Homer (father), Marge (mother), Bart (son), Lisa (daughter), and Maggie (baby). In 2007 The Simpsons hit the big screen. This major motion picture about Springfield, the home of the Simpson Family, and has just about everything possibly imaginable. Springfield however has a very large problem, they pollute like

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    The Simpsons: Mirror of American Life The Simpsons is a unique and biting satire that not only mirrors the norms, values, and practices of American society but also acts as an agent of socialization that exposes the underlying issues perpetuated in American culture. The Simpsons is an iconic animated series that has packed in references to the highs and lows of American culture since 1989. The long-running primetime cartoon satirically engages with a variety of issues that deal with topics such

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    The Simpsons is a classic staple of American television. With 26 seasons already completed it is one of the longest running TV shows with over 400 episodes released so far. This American sitcom created by Matt Groening is a parody of an American family in an American town, Springfield. The show has been running consecutively since 1989. (“Simpsons Wiki”) A whole generation has grown up watching Simpsons and most people are at least familiar with the show. In the town Springfield there are stereotypical

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    own living, breathing Springfield... for FREE. HOW FUN IS IT? LET US COUNT THE WAYS! 1. First, you can get it for free! 2. Make Springfield just like you want it. 3. Help Homer find Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the rest of his family and friends! (Ned Flanders, too.) 4. Complete tasks to earn… mmm, donuts! 5. Make Apu work ridiculously long shifts at Kwik-E-Mart. 6. Grow and harvest Tomacco on Cletus’s Farm. 7. Party down with Duffman at Duff Brewery. 8. See how your Indolence, Consumerism,and Gluttony

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    Common Sense The subject of gender is a major issue in the narratives of The Simpsons. The show has a great deal to say about the subject from a variety of perspectives and traditions. There are many female characters such as Marge Simpson, Maude Flanders, and Mrs. Lovejoy who occupy traditional, western gender roles for women. These are women who occupy traditional gender roles and enjoy them. Marge takes great pride in being a mother, a

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    Essay on The Simpsons

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    The Simpsons The Simpsons is an original, satirical American sitcom cartoon, which is shown all over the world and appeals to a wide range of audiences with its unique, yet basic form of humour. It stereotypes and satirises the typical American lower middle class family. With its simple plots, exaggerated situations, unrealistic scenarios, lurid colours, humour, animation and familiar pattern, it is a typical cartoon but with an original twist. This makes it like no

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    do not make the cut, it is easy to feel envious of someone who does. Similarly, an adult may struggle with envy when someone gets a job they have applied for. The podcast had a comedic example of Homer Simpson in “The Simpsons” being jealous of Ned Flander, because he more successful than Homer Simpson. Through time, Homer Simpsons jealousy escalated when he found himself feel joy when his rival finally did not do something successful. This example teaches the viewer of schadenfreude, which is feeling

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