Perception Vs. Reality In The Truman Show

It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between perception and reality. People tend to question the reality of the world, especially when things go wrong. An individual’s reality is usually their perception. In the movie The Truman Show, Truman, played by Jim Carrey seeks a deeper understanding of the reality beyond his perception. Truman believes that he lives an ideal life until he has to accept his odd existence. His reality involves things revolving around him until an array of production mistakes awaken him from his perceptions.
Truman receives strange messages from his car radio ad sees a man who resembles his father, who died several year ago. As a result, Truman resolves confront reality by facing his fears and going beyond his capabilities. The movie indicates that until one can break away from the false aspects of their perceptions, then they cannot determine perception from reality. It is apparent from the movie that each day presents an opportunity for one to explore new realities by letting go of old opinions. Truman begins to face the reality of his life when he steps through the door and escapes the cameras that shaped his perceptions about life.

Truman determines reality from perception by trying to dispute what Christof has made him believe over the years. Christof has created a reality for Truman but cannot control his love life, which shows the distinction between reality and perception. Therefore, anyone can realize reality and differentiate from the inner movie that seems to play in their lives. Most of the perceptions in life are beliefs that people create in childhood to adapt to the realities of the time. These perceptions are later disapproved as one grows