Flanders
Flanders' dreams have been used to single-handedly explain important plot points, such as his wife, Edna's, death. This is done through the implication of daily residue, a common aspect of Flanders' dreams. His dreams indicate that he also frequently represses anger and his sexuality, which is interesting given his perceived high moral standing. These repressions may register to the viewer even without such analysis, and make the viewer more sympathetic to Homer's dislike of Flanders.