In the article, What 'Modern Family' Says about Modern Families by Bruce Feiler, the highly rated comedy "Modern Family" is analyzed. The creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd created this family comedy in order to mimic the contemporary family along with its ups and downs. The show includes characters Jay, the patriarch, with his Colombian trophy wife, Gloria; and her son Manny; Jay's son, Mitchell; his partner, Cam; and their adopted Vietnamese daughter; Jay's daughter, Claire; her husband, Phil; and their three children. The public centered on the gay couple, Mitchell and Cam, and hardly noticed the other unconventional family structures. Moreover, the show is immersed in technology by having characters communicate through cellphone cameras, baby monitors, Ipads, and YouTube videos. In addition, the show is filmed in a unique way. Characters are often shown glancing at the camera to make the viewer feel a part of the family. Internal monologue is also utilized as a tactic to get the viewer immersed in the show. The show continuously features current controversial issues within families in order to portray families internally rather than how families interact with the outside world. One may question whether or not this show actually portrays a modern family. I believe the family does portray a modern family with two loving parents and children. The family is a cohesive group that communicates through technology the same way families do today. I constantly text message my parents and brother rather than sit and communicate face to face at a dinner table, which is often seen on television shows. The show is very relatable and allows its viewers to understand the daily struggles people face within the home. It gives its audience a way to cope with issues that cannot be resolved instantly. The show is also very entertaining and comical. I am interested in seeing what the future episodes will screen as the family grows older.
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