Thesis Statement: Through the use of characters, contrasting and comparing religions depicted in the show, and through holidays and traditions that surround them, the television series The O.C. represents religions. 

 

The television series The O.C. reveals religions through a variety of characters on the show. Their characteristics reveal how characters are compared through their different religious backgrounds using:

 

1. Character Identity

- Background information

- Similarities and differences between characters

- How one seems themselves/how others see you 

 

2. American Society

- Ethnic groups

- Characteristics shared as a group/individually

- Holidays (Christmas)

 

3. Jewish Practices

- Individual versus group

- Shared Values 

- Holidays (Hanukkah) 

 

4. Gender Roles

- What is "masculinity"

- What is "feminism"

- Different levels

- How these levels are revealed 

 

The television series The O.C. reveals through comparing and contrasting.

1. Judaism

2. Presbyterian/Christianity

 

The television series The O.C. reveals religions through holidays and traditions. 

1. Chrismukkah and Hanukkah, referred to as Chrismukkah