“Gone Maggie Gone” was an expression of a greater knowledge regarding society. Small hints and one liners gave the episode a depth that intentionally made viewers think twice. I felt the episode dealt with large scale issues that through animation and a lack of series plot, could display more intertextual references. “Gone Maggie Gone” touched viewer sensitive topics—religion and politics. Both portrayals were equally biased, and in a surprisingly liberal direction regardless of its Fox Networking.
In the episode Marge is struck with temporary blindness. This was due to the solar eclipse, which enabled much of the episodes drama to unveil. When Maggie is taken by the Catholic church (which is conveniently interfering with society for the view the director had given) it is up to Homer and Lisa—who intellectually are from two very separate sides of the spectrum. In order to retrieve Maggie Lisa, goes undercover within the church as a nun exploiting every stereotype throughout her journey.
Before their encounter with freemason and illuminati references Lisa uses religious principle to solve the very un-Christian- like puzzle set before her. Lisa’s search for Maggie through the church land her right in the hands of government powers which creates the dynamic between religion and government and the lack of “separation of state and religion.” There are historical references to prove this theme in “Gone Maggie Gone.”
The end of the episode combines the themes from the episode with normal Simpson family values. Each character through the unique situation they were placed in display normal characteristics creating a perfect balance between reality and sitcom entertainment.
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