Lisa with Snowball II

SP118

2023

The Simpsons

Lisa Simpson, a central character in the animated television series The Simpsons, is the intelligent and precocious middle child of the Simpson family. Born in Springfield, USA, she is eight years old and attends Springfield Elementary School.

Distinguished by her high intellect and saxophone playing skills, Lisa is often portrayed as the voice of reason and social conscience within the family. She advocates for various causes including environmentalism, animal rights, and feminism. Her progressive viewpoints frequently clash with the more conservative opinions of her community.

Despite her intellectual gifts, Lisa experiences the typical struggles of childhood, including feelings of loneliness and a desire for acceptance. She often grapples with feelings of being misunderstood and out of place within her family and at school.

Over the show's run, Lisa has displayed a complex personality: compassionate and idealistic, yet sometimes prone to overzealousness and a need to prove her intelligence. She serves as a satiric commentary on intellectualism, activism, and the challenges of being a gifted child in a seemingly ordinary world.