Mafalda is an Argentine comic strip that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Here in Buenos Aires (where I’m currently visiting), you see Mafalda everywhere, so I was glad I could get a Kindle version of one volume.
Mafalda is the star, but each character represents part of society. Mafalda is a young g girl.
Her friend Felipito is always in another world. He’s a dreamer.
Manolito is son of the bodega owner. He represents capitalism.
Susanita is typical neighborhood type who wants a lot of children when she grows up. She loves to gossip.
Libertad is a very small character (because liberty is a lie). He lives in a wealthier neighborhood, because liberty isn’t accessible to everyone.
Quique: Represents the future. He breaks everything, the plants, eats dirt, and the flower pot. He’s unpredictable. You have to be 24/7 watching over him.
Mafalda’s mom takes care of the family. She’s always complaining. Mafalda makes her crazy.
Mafalda’s father life at home is perfect and organized, thanks to his wife. His shirts are clean and ironed, everything is in the home is well-stocked, and the meals are always ready. He watches tv and believes in all the ads. But when he opens the front door, everything falls apart, because the world the ads promise isn’t real.
Both mom and dad take pills to calm down.
It’s a very enjoyable and clever comic strip.