Psychology of Homer Simpson

Psychology of Homer Simpsons

The Simpsons have been America 's phenomenal cartoon TV series that has a chilling resemblance to the typical family , if it would be viewed in a different angle removing the humour and exaggerations . The melodious opening song , Bart 's writing on the board , to the sofa antic just gives that tinge of spice to the expecting viewers . However , what usually catches the interest of the people is Homer . His credulous and sometimes sordid character ironically gives justice to the struggle of middle class families and perfectly depicts the

role and challenges of a father who is facing the ordeals in the midst of a family crisis and his obligation as a citizen in the society

A saying goes that the father is the home 's foundation . If that foundation would be weak , the family will collapse and disperse on the ground . He is the one that stands firm amongst difficult adversities a family faces and would be the source of their hope . Homer Simpsons heavy stature and obsession with Duff beer seems to exclude him from this of this sturdy foundation . In Season 1 , episode 3 , Homer lost his job in front of his son in the Nuclear Plant . He became the common bum . He would lie on the sofa all day long , doing nothing and with a blank stare at the TV set , while Marge is working at a fast food chain on roller skates . He came to thirst for beer , since he was sober for a while due to lack of finances . With humour he searched for any kind of source for income including Bart 's piggy bank and going that low ,which wasn 't even worth it because it wasn 't even enough for one beer he then came to a realization of what he has become . He decided on taking his own life by throwing himself in a watery grave . With a boulder around his neck he walked slowly towards the river . This action exhibited man 's reaction in time of weakness and lost of sight for ones purpose in life . However , he still managed to oil the fence upon going out , showing his compulsiveness of taking care of his own home . At the river , on the last minute he was about to throw away his life , his family came to the rescue . However , it turned out that it was Homer who would rescue them in the middle of the intersection from a speeding vehicle , and that is with a boulder hanging around his neck . The instinct of a father protecting his family came in stronger than his human weakness . Then , it dawned on him that the town needs someone to uphold safety around the place . He found his silver lining among the dark clouds . He went against even with his boss , Mr . Burns , just to be able to completely eradicate the town of danger . Mr . Burns even blackmailed Homer of giving his job back if he would just turn back...