Lisa Simpson.
Little girl, musician, activist, intellectual, individual. You know and love her, the only sane/intelligent person in a family of lesser intellect. But did you ever think of her a an existentialist?
Of course you didn't, you are a normal person. Anyway, let's start with a brief explanation of existentialism. Simply put, existentialism is a movement which emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice.
How does Lisa fit in? Well, first of all she is most definitely an individual. How many elementary schoolers do you know of who have mastered multiple instruments and often read at a college level? Lisa marches to the beat of her own drum, living her life for her. She is also extremely concerned for the world around her, working for justice and equality within her community and aspiring to change to world. Her beliefs that she holds the power to shape her life as well as the lives of others are directly in line with the beliefs of existentialism.
Therefore, Lisa Simpsons is a great example of existentialism!
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