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People are all subject to being influenced by their environment and others. For Truman Burbank, the main character of The Truman Show, his environment has heavily influenced him his entire life. Truman, an allegorical character who represents the people of the world, resides in a studio built like a city with hidden cameras and all the residents of the city are actors. Truman, however, has no knowledge of the show, which was created and is directed by Christof. Christof influences Truman’s life and decisions for the sake of the show. By Christof influencing Truman, The Truman Show satirically suggests how the media heavily influences our lives even though we may be unaware.
Throughout the movie, it is Truman Burbank’s goal to leave the island, Sea Haven, and travel to Fiji. However, Truman experiences several obstacles that interfere with his dream to traveling which are all in control of Christof. As a child, Truman’s father drowned in a boating accident causing Truman to develop of fear of water. After finally getting over his fear, Truman visits the travel agency which has post...

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