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The show Frasier is unique in its portrayal of objects being intimately linked to the show's characters. Through that portrayal this paper explores how the show illuminates our shared human experience through the utilization of object-person relationships; how important objects are in the processes of self-fashioning and self-preservation; and how greatly the consumption of objects affects our lives.
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Why is it important?
Fraiser was a highly popular television show for over a decade. Most viewers watched the show because of its humorous plots and relatable characters, but the sitcom also deftly highlights how easy and all-consuming it can be to build and protect one’s identity through the meticulous consumption of specific possessions.
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This page is a summary of: “Our Furniture Family”: Frasier’s Luxury Problems, Luxury, October 2016, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/20511817.2016.1232467.
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