Plot Overview (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Duration of Truman's broadcast life
Duration of Truman's broadcast life
30 years (entire life)
Seahaven's true nature
Seahaven's true nature
Massive TV set designed as perfect American town
Christof's role in the show
Christof's role in the show
Creator/director acting like godlike figure from control room
How Truman was selected for the show
How Truman was selected for the show
Selected from unwanted pregnancy, broadcast live adoption
Purpose of Kirk's staged drowning
Purpose of Kirk's staged drowning
Instill aquaphobia to prevent Truman sailing away from island
Meryl's breakdown plea to production
Meryl's breakdown plea to production
Do something!
Truman's response to Christof's appeal
Truman's response to Christof's appeal
Who cares if I get hurt? I want to know what's out there!
Truman's signature catchphrase
Truman's signature catchphrase
In case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, good night!
Sylvia's protest statement about Truman
Sylvia's protest statement about Truman
He's not your property!
Film technique showing Truman's awareness
Film technique showing Truman's awareness
Fisheye lenses that distort perspective