Write a paper analyzing the Dan Harmond and Justin Roiland tv show Rick and Morty. You might consider
any of the following areas/prompts as inspiration for the theme of your paper:
Select a particular theme in Rick and Morty for analysis. What particular message is Dan Harmon/Roiland
presenting on that idea or concept, or what idea do you as an audience receive on that concept as a work,
and why is that concept an important intellectual consideration, whether artistically, philosophically,
ethically or socially.
Select a particular character from Rick and Morty for an in-depth character analysis. What does that
character represent as a figure, and what truth of human experience/existence are the writers trying to
portray through that character.
Examine the use of science in Rick and Morty, particularly complex scientific frontiers/postmodern
concepts such as quantum physics and time travel. How is science portrayed in Rick and Morty, and what
insights are revealed on the scientific realms? What is interesting about that portrayal of scientific
concepts?
Find and rebut (or support) a critique of Rick and Morty, or in lieu of that, a critique of humorous animated
entertainment that can be analogous to/extended to Rick and Morty.
Analyze issues of gender of Rick and Morty, a comedy that has at its center a typical/untypical nuclear
family including all the dynamics of roles between father/daughter, husband/wife/ mother/son/daughter,
and brother/sister. What is being said of interest about the dynamic between genders and their social
roles?
Discuss the aesthetic aspects of Rick and Morty-that is, how it is presented artistically. You might consider
its use of imagery, the quality of its production, balance between visuals and text, the uniqueness of its
form or vision: I suggest for this question you have some knowledge of art history and animation.
Do a structural analysis of Rick and Morty, analyzing Harmon's use of story cycles and other plot
structuring elements, but go beyond what has already been covered in class (you might use Joseph
Campbell's material to start). What is unique/interesting/effective about Harmon's structure, what is he
trying to achieve, what is the effect on the viewer and how is form interconnected with content.
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