From infancy, lying and manipulating are actions we are taught are wrong. The concept of wrong and right, good and bad is embedded into our every thought and decision. In spite of that, hunger for entertainment and social breakthrough creates a diversion in our minds, slowly convincing us the “wrong” is not so bad; letting us ignore whom it may hurt.
In the film The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir, Truman Burbank is initially an unwanted newborn that is, for the first time, legally adopted by a corporation: Omnicam. This corporation utilizes him as a prop; a puppet they can pull the strings of in any direction they desire. The more heartbreak, fear, and sadness; the more revenue.
Truman’s life is an illusion, therefore it is fake, not real, …show more content…
He is genuinely hurting when he cries and authentically loving when he embraces but everyone he perceives as family or a brother is indifferently delivering lines whispered into their earpieces. The “family” and “brothers” are merely paid actors at work. They receive a pay cheque for “loving” Truman, this is not justifiable. It is utterly wrong. A woman, Meryl, is deluding Truman into believing her “vows” for him. Meryl’s fingers are crossed in their wedding album, she was faking a moment that is meant to be virtuous with unwavering faith. This is not justifiable. This is not acceptable. It is not okay.
Truman’s fears are controlled by Christof, the producer of The Truman Show, he decides whether Truman is scared of water or not, whether his “father” drowns or lives and ultimately, whether Truman has a good day or one that will haunt him. Truman does not experience spontaneous, uncontrolled, random junctures. His life is calculated. It was laid out from him from the instant he left his sanctuary, his safe haven and the only place he was free; his birth mother's …show more content…
In order to stop Truman from finding out the sea is not real and the sky is just a backdrop, Christof orders rapid waves and lightning that nearly kill Truman. Christof’s employee says, “We can't let him die in front of a live audience!” to which Christof replies, “He was born in front of a live audience”. This exchange undoubtedly proves Christof does not care about Truman. The producer is only concerned about putting on a show. When Truman does reach the end of the backdrop, he hesitates. Christof’s voice booms “You’re afraid. That’s why you can’t leave. It is okay, Truman. I understand, I have been watching you your whole life. I was watching when you were born. I was watching when you took your first step. I watched you on your first day of school—the episode where you lost your first tooth. You can’t leave, Truman. I am the Creator - of a television show that gives hope and joy and inspiration to millions.” This statement is not filled with love, it is a more acceptable way of accessing Truman’s vulnerable emotions, manipulating them and allowing Christof to give an
In the film The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir, Truman Burbank is initially an unwanted newborn that is, for the first time, legally adopted by a corporation: Omnicam. This corporation utilizes him as a prop; a puppet they can pull the strings of in any direction they desire. The more heartbreak, fear, and sadness; the more revenue.
Truman’s life is an illusion, therefore it is fake, not real, …show more content…
He is genuinely hurting when he cries and authentically loving when he embraces but everyone he perceives as family or a brother is indifferently delivering lines whispered into their earpieces. The “family” and “brothers” are merely paid actors at work. They receive a pay cheque for “loving” Truman, this is not justifiable. It is utterly wrong. A woman, Meryl, is deluding Truman into believing her “vows” for him. Meryl’s fingers are crossed in their wedding album, she was faking a moment that is meant to be virtuous with unwavering faith. This is not justifiable. This is not acceptable. It is not okay.
Truman’s fears are controlled by Christof, the producer of The Truman Show, he decides whether Truman is scared of water or not, whether his “father” drowns or lives and ultimately, whether Truman has a good day or one that will haunt him. Truman does not experience spontaneous, uncontrolled, random junctures. His life is calculated. It was laid out from him from the instant he left his sanctuary, his safe haven and the only place he was free; his birth mother's …show more content…
In order to stop Truman from finding out the sea is not real and the sky is just a backdrop, Christof orders rapid waves and lightning that nearly kill Truman. Christof’s employee says, “We can't let him die in front of a live audience!” to which Christof replies, “He was born in front of a live audience”. This exchange undoubtedly proves Christof does not care about Truman. The producer is only concerned about putting on a show. When Truman does reach the end of the backdrop, he hesitates. Christof’s voice booms “You’re afraid. That’s why you can’t leave. It is okay, Truman. I understand, I have been watching you your whole life. I was watching when you were born. I was watching when you took your first step. I watched you on your first day of school—the episode where you lost your first tooth. You can’t leave, Truman. I am the Creator - of a television show that gives hope and joy and inspiration to millions.” This statement is not filled with love, it is a more acceptable way of accessing Truman’s vulnerable emotions, manipulating them and allowing Christof to give an