The last episode of the 36th season of The Simpsons He left many spectators in shock: Marge Simpson died? The images show her sitting on a cloud, in the classic celestial scenario, while it speaks as if it were in paradise. Immediately, fans started asking if it was a definitive farewell or one of the many symbolic twists and turns to which the series has accustomed us over the years.
But let’s try to understand more: in the episode entitled Stranger thingsthe narrative moves to the future, about thirty -five years ahead of the present. Marge, initially alive, is worried about The removal between Bart and Lisahis two children who now seem distant not only physically but also emotionally. His words, full of melancholy, do not seem to leave their mark in their children, who liquidate everything with a simple “We will try to follow your suggestion“.
The scene that confused the public
It is in the second part of the episode that confusion becomes more intense: Marge is clearly shown as “deceased“, While Bart remained in Springfield And Lisa has made a career away from the family. Homer, on the other hand, does not go well at all, quite the contrary. He lives in precarious conditions and is even removed from social services after a report made by Lisa herself.
The woman is described as a celestial, symbolic presence, who looked at her loved ones with sky with affection. To suggest that his death is real is one letter found by Lisa, written by Marge before her disappearance. The content of the letter is poignant: He asks the children to take care of Homer In case she is missing. A detail that gives concreteness to the idea that Marge is no longer there, even if his figure remains present, almost spiritually, throughout the narrative.
A farewell or a narrative expedient?
Marge’s death is not the fulcrum of the episode, but a means of talking about family, brotherhood and reconciliation. In the end, Bart and Lisa get closer and they decide to bring Homer home. The episode ends with the whole family in front of the TV, just like in the past, while Marge observes them from up there.
A melancholy finish, but also sweet, which shows how much The Simpsons they still know how to surprise and make you think, even after decades of satire and laughter. The question remains open: is Marge Simpson really died? Or is it just one of the many narrative dreams of Springfield?
