Written Analysis
In this paper I will briefly analyze the Modern Family comedy rituals and stereotypes that are portrayed on the show, as well as how these theories describe and evaluate the show.
The modern family TV show definitely displays a lot of stereotypes, in fact the premises of the show is based on these stereotypes that are everyday activities blown out of proportion, and that’s what makes the show funny. The drama of the older retired man and his beautiful Colombian wife, these dynamics stereotypical in the society, and in this show the situation is a little different, because their relationship is seriously based on love, even though most of the people in their town also see her as a gold digger, much like real life situations.
Other stereotypes include a gay couple that adopt an Asian baby, again their lifestyle is blown out of proportion, as the script stereotypes their characters to be well groomed, dressed, mannered individuals, as well as one of them being over the top with his actions, and emotionally dramatic with each stressful situation.
The last family is stereotyped as a typical suburban family with three children, a stay at home with, and a working husband, they each have funny characteristics that dramatize everyday activities or rituals. Each of these families performs rituals that are viewed in everyday society such as going to watch sports for the retired father, shopping for the Colombian young wife. Office meetings and issues for the gay couple, and school games, church services, prom dates, and grocery shopping for the typical houses hold family, and lastly Sunday brunch where all of the families and extended families get together. All in all, the realistic stories that are over dramatized add for fun theatrics as well as good comedy.
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