Peanuts

GOOD GRIEF, CHARLES M. SCHULZ!

Jared K. Eblin

Mrs. Youngs

English IV

March 1, 2003

OUTLINE

I. Thesis: Charles Schulz was one of the greatest and most successful cartoonist in history because his "Peanuts" is flooded with Schulz's humor, philosophy, and therapy that touched a nerve in American culture.

A. Secret of Success

B. Background

1. Schulz's Biography

2. Reaction to Death

3. History of "Peanuts"

II. Personality

A. Sensitivity, Anxiety, Tragedy and Loneliness

B. Religious Person

1. Simple daily life

2. Establishment of his cartoon style

III. Characters

A. Main Character

B. Role of Snoopy

C. Other Characters

IV. Humor

V. Themes

A. Psychology

B. Philosophy

C. Theology

VI. Conclusion

Jared K. Eblin

Mrs. Youngs

English IV

March 1, 2003

PEANUTS

Charles "Sparky" Schulz was one of the greatest and the most successful cartoonist