Peanuts by Charles Schulz for January 21, 1964
Transcript:
Charlie Brown walks behind Sally, who carries a book. She says, "We have to write a book report on 'Peter Rabbit' for school.."<BR><BR> She faces him and says, "I'm going to make a character analysis of the farmer in the story...you know, try to point up his basic attitudes towards rabbits, and so on..."<BR><BR> Sally looks at the book and adds, "I may even bring in some speculations on his home life which could prove to be quite interesting..." Charlie Brown looks at her.<BR><BR> "All in all I hope to uncover some new truths about our culture.." Sally says as she walks. Charlie Brown stands and rolls his eyes: "I think you already have!" he comments.<BR><BR>
thepinkbaroness over 4 years ago
In examining a work such as Peter Rabbit, it is important that the superficial characteristics of its deceptively simple plot should not be allowed to blind the reader to the more substantial fabric of its deeper motivations. In this report, I plan to discuss the sociological implications of family pressures so great as to drive an otherwise moral rabbit to perform acts of thievery which he consciously knew were against the law. I also hope to explore the personality of Mr. McGregor in his conflicting roles as farmer and humanitarian…
NougatBrains over 4 years ago
https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1993/02/11
yow4zip Premium Member 11 months ago
Nice dissertation.