The Truman Show Worksheet
1. What did Truman’s life have that we want?
2. What was missing from Truman’s life that we value?
3. What were the different ways that they tried to keep Truman in "his world"?
4. In the movie, five types of people are represented. Please describe each one.
A. Christof (producer) B. Truman (The star) C. Marlin/Merrill (active participants) D. The bus driver (reluctant participant)
E. The viewing audience (non-participant/observers)
Describe how people might fulfill those same roles in life today. (Include the roles you have participated in during your life’s experiences)
5. How do these roles change your perspective as a:
A. Son or Daughter B. Friend C. Parent D. Leader E. Spouse
6. As you watch the show, find as many examples as you can which parallel Christof’s world with Satan’s plan.
7. How do you feel about Christof’s statement: "Here you have nothing to fear"?
8. Why did Truman leave? Why did We choose to follow the Savior?
9. If you could draw one parallel from this movie to your own life, what would it be?