Freedom Vs Control

Question 1

Control: Truman at Desk

Answer 1

Framing suggests Truman is “boxed in”

Mundane parts of his life are controlled

Question 2

Freedom: Truman Escaping on Boat

Answer 2

Extreme Long shot of Lone boat

Freedom, possibility, vulnerability in unknown

Question 3

Freedom: Scene of Truman at revolving door

Answer 3

• Use of light
• Revolving Shot

Conveys unease and disorientation, represents journey from ignorance to awareness