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Characterization

Bree Hodge (born 1962) is a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, conservative Republican widow of Rex Van de Kamp, wife of Orson Hodge and is one of the four main characters in the series Desperate Housewives. Bree is recognized for her perfectionist attitude and work ethic, which at times borders on neurosis and obsessive compulsion. While the writers have shied away from officially diagnosing the character as suffering from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, the character herself refers to her “quirks” in terms of anal retentiveness and not obsessive-compulsiveness. Wisteria Lane is a fictional street, in the American television series Desperate Housewives. ... Mary Alice Young (formerly Angela Forrest) is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, commonly abbreviated to the acronym WASP, is a term which originated in the United States. ... American conservatism is a constellation of political ideologies within the United States under the blanket heading of conservative. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Dr. Rex Van De Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Orson Hodge is a fictional character on the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. ... Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series, created by Marc Cherry, who also serves as show runner, and produced by ABC Studios - The Walt Disney Companys main television studio - and Cherry Productions. ... In modern psychology, the term neurosis, also known as psychoneurosis or neurotic disorder, is a general term that refers to any mental imbalance that causes distress, but (unlike a psychosis or personality disorder) does not prevent rational thought or an individuals ability to function in daily life. ... Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), or anankastic personality disorder, is a personality disorder that is characterized by a general psychological inflexibility, rigid conformity to rules and procedures, perfectionism, moral code, and/or excessive orderliness. ...

Bree is known for her cooking, gardening, doing her lawn, and reupholstering her own furniture, on the level of Martha Stewart. Besides being a dedicated homemaker, she also is well-versed in regards to firearm training: she owns four guns and is a card-carrying member of the Nation Rifle Association. She is a staunch conservative, owning and displaying a framed photograph of noted Republican President Ronald Reagan in her home. She is also a conservative Christian and homophobic, though as of the third season Bree has slowly renounced her disdain for homosexuals with the revelation that her son Andrew was gay, and also his revealing that her homophobic response towards him when he came out of the closet was the driving force towards the pain he inflicted upon Bree during season two.

Storylines

Bree is introduced in season one as the perfect wife and mother,^[2] however, it becomes apparent that her emotional coldness and obsession with appearance causes the rest of her family to resent her.^[3] She is forced to take part in marriage counselling when her husband Rex asks for a divorce,^[4][5] and her son Andrew's rebellious behaviour leads her to cover up a hit-and-run accident to protect him. Bree eventually discovers that Rex is having an affair with a prostitute,^[6] and leaves him, seeking companionship with local pharmacist George Williams. Hoping to restore her marriage, Bree reluctantly takes part in S&M scenarios with Rex in an attempt to satisfy him sexually.^[7] As she and Rex begin to reconcile, the conservative Bree is horrified when Andrew comes out of the closet,^[8] and her attempts to "correct" her son's homosexuality only succeeds in alienating him further. Bree continues to confide in George about her family problems, and he begins plotting to murder Rex by replacing his heart medication. When Rex has a heart attack and the doctors discover his medication was tampered with, Rex believes Bree was the one trying to kill him, and writes her a note forgiving her. He then dies of a stroke, leaving Bree devastated. Dr. Rex Van De Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Andrew Van De Kamp is a fictional character in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Hit-and-run is the crime of colliding with a person, their personal property (including their motor vehicle), or a fixture, and failing to stop and identify oneself afterwards. ... George Williams is the name of a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Flogging demonstration at Folsom Street Fair 2004. ... For other uses, see Coming out (disambiguation). ... This article is about sexual orientation. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ...

In season two, Bree is disgusted when she discovers that Rex suspected her of poisoning him, and she begins to rely on George for emotional support. George manipulates Bree into agreeing to marry him, but when his obsessive and jealous behaviour becomes too much, she angrily breaks off the engagement. As Bree discovers that George is for responsible for murdering Rex, George attempts a fake suicide attempt in order to win her back. However, now knowing his part in her husband's death, Bree watches coldly as she allows George to die. Following these events, Bree slips into alcoholism, and Andrew's vendetta towards her reaches a head when he falsely accuses her of child abuse. To combat this, Bree reluctantly attends Alcoholics Anonymous, and begins a relationship with her sponsor, Peter McMillan, who is also a sex addict. Bree thwarts Andrew's attempts to achieve legal emancipation, so he takes revenge by having sex with Peter. Unable to cope with Andrew any longer, Bree kicks him out and falls into a deep depression. When her remaining child Danielle then runs away with her boyfriend Matthew Applewhite, Bree suffers a nervous breakdown and checks herself into a psychiatric clinic, where she meets Orson Hodge. However, after discovering that Matthew is a murderer and Danielle is in danger, Bree escapes the facility and confronts Matthew at gunpoint. Matthew is shot dead by the police, and Bree and Danielle reconcile. Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ... AA meeting sign // Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. ... Danielle Van De Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Matthew Applewhite was a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Orson Hodge is a fictional character on the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. ...

Season three begins with Bree marrying Orson after a six-month relationship, but their marriage is plagued by the revelation that Orson may have not only physically abused his first wife, Alma, but also murdered her. Shortly after the wedding, Andrew returns home, and the rift between he and his mother is healed through Orson's mediation. However, the arrival of Orson's mother, Gloria, and the return of Alma, causes a rift in the family once more. When the two women successfully drug Orson for the purpose of allowing Alma to rape him, Bree intervenes and learns that Gloria was responsible for murdering Orson's mistress Monique Pollier, in order to keep him trapped in a loveless marriage to Alma. Gloria then tries to murder Bree in the bathtub and make it look like suicide, but Orson intervenes and in defense of Bree, causes his mother to suffer a terminal stroke. With Gloria paralysed, and Alma dead after falling from a roof, Bree and Orson are finally able to go on their honeymoon. When she returns, Bree announces to her friends that she is pregnant. However, it is in fact Danielle who is pregnant, but Bree plans to raise the child as her own to avoid scandal by wearing a series of false bellies and keeping Danielle hidden in a convent until she gives birth. Alma Hodge was a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ... Gloria Hodge was a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ...

Season four deals with Bree's desire to have another chance at motherhood by lying to the neighbours about Danielle's pregnancy. Bree develops a rivalry with new neighbour Katherine Mayfair, who she finds out is keeping a secret. Phyllis Reynolds-Van de Kamp, Rex's mother, later turns up at Bree's baby party and the two soon come to blows, with Phyllis discovering Bree's secret however she keeps it quiet but she goes and takes Danielle from the place where she is being looked after. Katherine Mayfair is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. ...

Cultural influences and impact

Bree is spoofed in MADtv's Desperate Housewives parody[1], in which they mock the character's plastic exterior and demeanor. MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series based on the humor magazine, Mad. ...

In a 2006 interview with Charmed Magazine, Michelle Stafford admitted that her character Mandi in Charmed was almost entirely modelled on Marcia Cross as Bree. Looking at pictures and episodes of Bree to gain a sense of her posture and body language, she laughed, "I'm just mimicking her. I'm just ripping her off." Michelle Stafford (born September 14, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois) is a two time Emmy Award-winning American actress. ... For other uses, see charm. ...

Behind the scenes

• Bree is based on creator Marc Cherry's own mother, as the entire Van de Kamp family is based on the family in which he grew up. Bree's family was based on Marc Cherry's teen years, while Lynette Scavo's family is based on Marc Cherry's childhood years.
• Bree has been warned not to get married twice. The first time, she was warned not to marry George Williams by his ex-girlfriend and the second time she was warned by Carolyn Bigsby not to marry Orson Hodge.
• Marcia Cross originally auditioned for the role of Mary Alice Young, but Marc Cherry thought she was Bree the minute she walked in.
• Bree and her first husband Rex were both named after the overtly vain characters on two of Marc Cherry's previous failed sitcoms, The Five Mrs. Buchanans (Bree) and The Crew (Rex).
• In the 3rd season episode 'My Husband, the Pig', Bree is played by Marcia Cross' stand in, Carolyn Howard, and in most scenes viewers will only see her backside. This is due to Marcia Cross' pregnancy. The character then proceeds to leave town to see her parents and go on to meet Orson for their honeymoon, which explains her departure.
• Bree is the only character, from the leading four females, not to appear in every episode because of her maternity leave towards the end of Season 3.

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References

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External links

• Bree Hodge at Wikia
• Bree Van De Kamp at IMDb
• Bree Van De Kamp at What's on TV

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