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The Truman Show Worksheet

Please enjoy the movie, but be careful to follow along well. This worksheet will be taken up as a
daily grade. The essay described at the end of the worksheet is worth a test grade and is due
Friday, 11/16. No exceptions!
1. The hero, or title character, of the movie is

played by the actor,

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2. Trumans best friend is

3. There are several nonverbal clues that should have told Truman that something is wrong with
his situation. Name five specific things that happen throughout the movie that wouldnt happen
to an ordinary person on an ordinary day. (These will happen throughout the entire movie
pay attention! )
1.
2.
3.
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5.
4. What is the name of the town in which Truman resides?
5. Why cant Truman get on the ferry to Harbor Island?

6. What is Trumans wifes name?

7. Why does Truman really buy fashion magazines each morning?

8. What is the name of the girl that Truman kissed on the beach? _____________
9. Why does Truman really want to go to Figi?

10. What does Truman see in the elevator?

11. How does Trumans family try to prove to Truman that he has left the island before?

12. What is Meryls occupation?

13. Name three ways that the crew tries to instill fear in Truman so that he wont attempt to
escape the island? (Youll see these things throughout the movie.)
1.
2.
3.
14. Who is the creator of The Truman Show? ____________________
15. Who is Trumans legal guardian?
16. There is a lot of symbolism in the movie. From the way the characters are dressed to their
names, symbolism is evident. What is symbolic about the name Truman? Name another
instance of symbolism.

17. Explain at least three other symbolic things that you notice in the movie. You can consider
the set, phrases used by the characters, or even specific clothing worn at certain times by the
characters.
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2.
3.
18. How did Truman escape his home?

19. When did The Truman Show have its highest ratings?

20. How does Christof justify keeping Truman in the pretend world? Why does he say it is
okay?

21. Ethics, ethics, ethics! Who is unethical in this movie?

22. What role does ethics play in this movie?

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ESSAY: (test grade) Your essay must be printed neatly on the lined paper attached. If
your hand writing is questionable it will be a good idea to type the essay.

The minimum

number of words is 300. If your teacher counts the number of words and it is less than
300, you will be deducted points accordingly. For example, you will receive no higher than
33% for a 100-word essay.
TOPIC: Finish the movie!

What happens after Truman exits the set? Your essay will be

graded on creativity. Use dialogue if you would like to! It will also be graded on content.
Keep it PG!
well.

No violence! You may choose to explore the idea of ethics in your essay as