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Research Assessment. Representations of Families. Shortland Street, The Simpsons
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Research Assessment. Representations of Families. Shortland Street, The Simpsons The families portrayed in New Zealand's medical soap drama Shortland Street, and Matt Groening's satirical cartoon, The Simpsons, display dominant messages and values associated with the family unit, and explore the issues that arise surrounding its role in people's lives. Both texts consider the importance of the unity of the family and its effects on the individual members. When the Hudsons first arrived on Shortland Street they displayed strong traditional values of a nuclear family and emphasised communication, later changing when Te Hana falls for another man. When married, both Te Hana and Joe took their role as parents very seriously treating their children, Mihi and Tama, positively and with respect, which in turn gave their kids security and self esteem. The family always took time to sit down for dinner and showed a keen interest in each other's lives. Consequently, they functioned...
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