Cartoon role-model, activist for peace, equality and the environment.
Lisa Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television sitcom series The Simpsons. She is the middle child of the Simpson family and is voiced by Yeardley Smith.
Lisa is intelligent, kind, and passionate about the planet and all living things despite only being eight years old. Lisa’s high intellect and left-wing political stance create a barrier between her and other children her age; therefore, she is a bit of a loner and social outcast. Lisa advocates for a variety of political causes (e.g. standing against apartheid in South Africa and supporting the Tibetan independence movement) which sets her against most of the people in Springfield.
Lisa is often the focus of episodes with “a real moral or philosophical point”, which according to former writer David S. Cohen is because “you really buy her as caring about it.” She is an environmentalist and a supporter of any cause that represents freedom of thought, being and conscience. Lisa even showed her support for Cornish nationalism by speaking the Cornish language to get her message across.
TV Guide ranked her 11th (tied with Bart) on their list of the “Top 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time”. Her environmentalism has been especially well-received. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals included Lisa on their list of the “Most Animal-Friendly TV Characters of All Time”.
Lisa a bright light of leadership, full of compassion and competence beyond her years. Lisa Simpson is the kind of child we not only want our children to be but also the kind of child we want all children to be.
Created by St. Peter’s CoE Primary Academy (visit website)
Made from plastic bottles, cardboard and old clothes
Located at St Peter’s Church, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5ES (visit website)
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