The Truman Show Essay

In The Truman show, directed by Peter Weir, the artificial world created for Truman demonstrates a genuine life. Specifically, the characters; Meryl, Marlon and Sylvia.

Christof made sure that Truman had a significant other through the form of a wife, Meryl. To Truman, Meryl was the perfect wife, she cooked, she cleaned and she took care of Truman. Her character was a spitting image of the stereotypical wife. Her image was carefully maintained through out the show and she was not seen once without the perfect outfit or hair. Meryl is seen to be constantly checking on Truman’s wellbeing and whereabouts with phrases such as, Honey, are you ok? and where have you been? demonstrates her compassion. When every Truman gets the urge to do something rebellious or unfeasible Meryl is always there to bring him back down to earth, this is an important trait in a wife. Truman’s erge to travel

His character was trustworthy, attentive and a rock for Truman. There was a mateship vibe between the pair and this is a relationship cherished by the views, the producers and Truman. Marlon perceives bond as a brother like relationship, going to the extent of saying I would gladly step in front traffic for you. In the film when Truman was beginning to have suspicions about his life, Christof relied on the bond that the pair shared to cover up any tracks. Marlon had scripted lines to like the last thing I would ever do … is lie to you, reinforces his “loyalty”. All of the characters over playing their roles and spoon feed Truman exactly the information that the produces want him to know. To Truman this is normal, he knows no different. This also goes for shutting down any thoughts that Truman has that are not a part of the script. In the scene when Truman explains his worries about his father’s reappearance to Marlon, Marlon instantly ends the conversation with if this is one of your fantasies, I’ve got no