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Morris, Barbara S. – English Journal, 1999
Describes how the author uses the character George from the television comedy "Seinfeld" to offer her students a challenging inquiry into cultural studies in relation to television character analysis. Describes how the author uses a particular episode to discuss the relation between George's workplace travails and broader issues of…
Descriptors: Characterization, Comedy, Critical Viewing, English Instruction