The Simpsons
Warning : This clause bear SPOILERS for The Simpsons time of year 35 , sequence 7 .
Summary
WhileThe Simpsonshas often portrayed both Homer and his Father-God , Abe , aka Grampa Simpson , as flawed figures , time of year 35 , installment 7 proved that the pair share one enduring timbre that save them . Homer Simpson is splendidly not an uniquely heroic character . WhenThe Simpsonsfirst ventilate , the show receive substantial condemnation for its cynical deconstructionism of Reagan - epoch family note value . President George H.W. Bush even enunciate that American family should aspire to be more likeThe Waltonsand less likeThe Simpsons , prompt Bart to pithily retort that the Simpsons category were hold off for an end to the Great Depression just like the Sir William Walton .
However , even though Homer embodies many of the worst characteristics of sitcom fathers , he is still presented as something of an antihero and an everyman . Outside of controversial character detail , likeHomer suffocate his son Bart , the show ’s lead character is n’t typically viewed as a villainous booster . A grown part of what redeems Homer is his endless loyalty , with the Simpson paterfamilias sticking up for his friends and menage through thick and sparse despite their misapprehension . Judging by the events ofThe Simpsonsseason 35 , episode 7 , “ It ’s a Blunderful Life , ” this timber seems to have been passed down from his similarly blemished , choleric father , Abe “ Grampa ” Simpson .
Grampa Defends The Simpsons In Season 35 (But Marge’s Mother Doesn’t)
Episode 7 Proved Grampa Was Loyal to The Simpsons
The plot ofThe Simpsonsepisode “ It ’s a Blunderful Life ” try out thatHomer ’s kinfolk is really more supportive than Marge ’s relativesin times of need . When Homer is accused of triggering a atomic power plant meltdown that ensue in a town - wide-eyed blackout , Grampa is the only type who does n’t fault Homer , thus abandoning them . Homer ’s friend from Moe ’s Tavern , his co-worker , large citizens , and the residue of Springfield ’s populace all crew up against the family without any proof of Homer ’s guilt feelings , and even Marge ’s closest relatives are part of the pile - on . Despite this , The Simpsonsseason 35 episode 7 ’s future - fructify scenesdepict Marge reunited with Patty and Selma days later on .
Instead of taking her daughter ’s side , Marge ’s female parent , Jacqueline , fires an arrow at Homer as part of the angry mob . In direct contrast , Grampa collects firewood for the family and keeps their spirits up by play upbeat traditional music on a fiddle . It is not a major surprisal to see Marge ask in her old sisters to Thanksgiving 60 years later , since Patty and Selma have never hidden their hatred of Homer and the family had X to process the event . However , the contrast between Grampa ’s flat funding of his son and Marge ’s female parent side with the furious crime syndicate is state . This underlines a life-sustaining distinction between their parenting styles .
Grampa’s Loyalty Balances His Character Flaws
The Simpsons Redeemed Grampa With This Twist
Grampa is still self - concerned , underbred , a coward , and quick to choler , so he is hardly an ideal theatrical role model . However , Homer also shares all of these same type flaws and his father still stand up for him when he is unfairly assault . Part of what makes"It ’s a Blunderful lifespan " one of the bestSimpsonsholiday episodesin years is its focus on family bond and their importance , and Marge ’s female parent show just how telling Grampa ’s support of the Simpson family is . Interestingly enough , The Simpsons Movieoffered a very different take on the fictitious character 16 days in the beginning , with Grampa join the mob that drove the Simpsons out of Springfield .
In fairness to Grampa , Homer was really guilty of the violation that break the Ithiel Town in that example . However , “ It ’s a Blunderful Life ” still proves thatThe Simpsonshas handled his character differently in recent class , andthis more supportive incarnation of Grampa is a welcome change . The fictitious character flaws of Homer and Grampa can be middling flagrant , but asThe Simpsonsseason 35 explores darker fib with increasing relative frequency , it helps that Homer and Grampa have a major redeeming feature .
This Simpsons Twist Makes Homer and Marge Make More Sense
Throughout the story of “ It ’s a Blunderful Life , ” Marge refuses to consider that Homer is ingenuous , while Homer does all he can to correct the situation . Like his father , Homer is seriously flawed but tenaciously truehearted . Meanwhile , Marge is much less obviously flawed but can still prove surprisingly fickle , much like her mother is earlier in the episode . In this respect , both Homer and Marge make more gumption as characters when their respective rearing are take into account . This could even explain why Marge is willing to forgive her sisters for hating Homer decades afterward sinceThe Simpsonsheroine is n’t as pointedly loyal as her husband and his sire .
