Comics, as a reflection of the humor found in life also reflect the Social Psychological principles that apply in life. Garfield is no exception.
Some major themes running through the strip include gender roles, norm violations and perceptions.
Our discussion brought out ideas and themes that we had not considered in our analysis of the strip. In a typical dating situation, the man is expected to approach the woman and initiate interaction. This is obvious in the strip, as Jon is the one approaching the woman instead of assuming that she will approach him. Her actions were a typical feminine response to such a crude comment forty years ago. The female's role was to protect her delicate nature and defend it against harsh advances of men.