Plankton Breaking Generational Curses Lecture PowerPoint (SpongeBob SquarePants)

Welcome to my SpongeBob SquarePants TED Talk—aka Cartoons 101! In this lecture, I take a deep dive into Plankton’s character and argue that he is actively breaking generational curses. Through a socioeconomic critique, I analyze Plankton’s background, motivations, and accomplishments/repeated failures to show how his struggle reflects cycles of poverty, exclusion, and ambition.

These slides walk through Plankton’s history, his rivalry with Mr. Krabs, and the structural barriers that keep him trapped—revealing how his persistence is not about being a villain but rather about survival, legacy, and class inequality.

Perfect for fans of SpongeBob SquarePants, pop culture analysis, or anyone interested in examining animated characters through a socioeconomic and critical lens. Use this PowerPoint alongside the YouTube lecture to follow along, deepen your understanding, and engage with the argument in real time.

💬 Download the slides and follow along with the video! Let’s discuss: Is Plankton a villain—or someone trying to break the generational cycles stacked against him?

You will get a PPTX (4.25MB) file