The document analyzes the Smurfs through a Marxist-Leninist lens, drawing parallels between the Smurf village and communist societies. It notes that the Smurfs have no private property, currency, or social classes. Papa Smurf acts as the central authority, similar to Stalin, distributing resources based on needs. Brainy Smurf mirrors Trotsky in his intellectual role and attempted overthrow. Smurfette and Gargamel represent threats from capitalism tempting the Smurfs with greed and selfishness. The creator Peyo supported working class heroes in class-based societies.
24. Arguments have been made that Gargamel represents a caricature of a Jew. In communist russia, Judaism was a prevalent and powerful religion. Socialism sees religion as the “opiate of the masses”
25. Crazy old man who lives in the woods and talks to a cat. Searching for little blue men that live in mushroo ms Capitalist, or crazy hobo?