On the Air , Unaware

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2006)

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Truman's dad
My Topic - # 1 Cassie Sharpe 8-4
Chistoff's view of his created world is that it is, well to him, PERFECT. To others it would seem to be cruel, sick, unkind, corrupted and unusual to have a person TRAPPED in a world that is not real. I feel that it is a very strange thing to do to another living human being. Every thing Truman does the studio is prepared for. They know how to deal with him and his sudden actions. There are thousands of actors with one little ear piece. But there is one specifically.
Truman's best friend since kindergarten and the one Truman trusts the most is Marlon. But Marlon is also the one who has to lie the most. Even though he doesn't want to he does. One of the most ironic quotes from the movie was said by Marlon as he talked to Truman. This is what he said " Truman the last thing I would ever do is lie to you". As I look at all of the personal and public things Truman has said or done, I disagree with Christoff's view of the world.
In the dome that Truman's life is taking place, Truman is the only thing that is real. In the dome, there are more than 4,999 big and small cameras. Which, are placed all over the little town with lights and speakers. It is a little scary that everywhere you go someone is always watching you.
At the beginning of the movie one of the lights fall from the very top of the dome so far up you can't even see it. Of course on the radio the next day they announce a plane was losing parts while flying through the air. Lucky for the studio and Christoff, Truman believes it. As for me I would become suspicious.
Christoff, working as the main producer is a very smart guy. He really knows how to make a really good show. A very thoughtful quote from Christoff was, "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented". Meaning, every problem, every speed bump we hit we will over come because we can deal with what we know we can handle. I think that this statement is a very true one, because if you are really set to some thing you can overcome any obstacles because this is what you really want. This quote is a very smart quote from a very unusual man, a monster some would say. some like many others too. I think he is an awful man and Lauren thinks so too.
Lauren is a female actor which Truman meets at school and talks to in the library. Lauren tells Truman she is not allowed to talk to him. Truman replies with a cheesy answer "Yeah, well, I can understand that, I'm a pretty dangerous character". Lauren is determined to tell Truman the truth about his life. As Lauren takes Truman to the beach to tell him the truth she begins to tell him that they are coming for her so they need to talk fast. She also tells him her real name is Sylvia and that she is an actor and so is every one else and that his life is real but his reality isn't. For me, I agree with Lauren/Sylvia, if I were in her shoes I would tell Truman as well. A car comes rolling in. Her father jumps out and tells Truman they are moving to Fiji. As Truman grows older, he becomes determined to move to Fiji!
Truman, as determined as he is, goes to a travel agent to book a flight to Fiji. He sees tons of warnings and safety precautions of why NOT to fly on airplanes. They say "we can book a flight for you in July next year. Fiji is very popular". Truman decides he wants to sail there himself. Truman is terrified of water ever since he was a little boy, because the studio made his father die/drown in the water. Christoff being so smart, made it so he would never sail away. I feel that it was a very smart move but still it was really mean to kill off some one who is so important to a child. But Truman is seriously determined to get out of his small town. Once every one is asleep Truman sneaks away, he tries to sail away. Christoff has a determination for himself: Not to let Truman escape. He thinks up a storm, literally. The storm is so huge he almost kills Truman. An associate says "you can't kill him in front of a live audience" Christoff replies with a smart but true answer "He was born in front of a live audience why can't they be part of the end?".
As Truman recuperates from the storm he runs into a gigantic wall with his boat. There are stairs. Truman leaves and successfully got a real life.
I believe that Christoff's view of the world was wrong. It must be scary to always be watched by someone you don't even know, or maybe its fun to always be the center of attention. I believe that you can do anything that you set your mind to. Truman worked hard to find out the truth once he knew something was wrong. This is a good way to be.
In the end, I think that it is a good way to live your life. You need to be persistent and truthful and go with what you know is right.