Essay On The Truman Show

1. Write down the titles of the newspaper headlines and provide a brief analysis for each headline as to how it assists in the control of Truman. “The Best Place on Earth, Sea Heaven Voted Planet's Top Town,” is giving a reason why Truman should stay instead of going somewhere. “Crackdown on Homeless, Seahaven Island City Fathers say, “Enough is Enough.’’ Homeless people should be more important to the community and truman should help them out. “Who Needs Europe?” Is persuading him to go somewhere other than europe because they don’t want him to leave.

2. According to Robert Castle (2005, Bright Lights Film Journal, Issue 49), The Truman Show demonstrates an individual’s struggle to gain his true self. Comment on what the role of media could be in causing an individual to not know his/her true self. Do you believe that audiences are so weak that they are unable to resist the power of media? Are they empty vessels (containers)

What camera techniques are used in the scenes depicting Truman? Are there any unusual camera angles you can recall? Give some examples and discuss how they contribute to the audiences’ understanding of the story and Truman. What camera techniques are used in the scenes depicting Christof? Give some examples and discuss how they contribute to the audiences’ understanding of the story and Christof. Compare and contrast the styles used with Truman versus those used with Christof. In the movie there was a camera that was placed on the world map. The camera was most likely put there to figure out the places he was planning on going to so that the could stop him from going. There was a camera in the radio of the car. This helped to show what time it was and where he was driving and his surroundings. The camera on the neighbor's trash can was helpful in showing when truman was leaving. This camera was also showing who was with truman and if he was carrying anything that he would need to take with him for an extended amount of