The Truman Show

Students received the following assignment which is due tomorrow along with their Room 101 chapter: The Truman Show Although this is not directly derived from 1984, the themes are similar. You should easily be able to compare and contrast the film with the themes of privacy that we have been discussing. Be sure to answer the following questions in complete paragraphs. In your opinion, what is worse – being watched 24/7 and knowing it like Winston? Or, being watched 24/7 and not knowing it like Truman? (10 points) At the very end of the film when Truman confronts Christof, Christof tries to convince Truman to stay. Truman responds by saying, “You never had a camera in my head!” Why is this comment an important quote for a comparison of The Truman Show to 1984? Explain your answer carefully. (10 points)