Worldview In Peter Weir's Film 'The Truman Show'

The perspective of the world that one holds can be defined as the way in which an individual perceives the world. One’s worldview is defined throughout their entire life. This process of development is complex, which leads all individuals to shape their own unique perception of the world. Through analyzing how one’s worldview is established, it is apparent that one’s worldview is constructed by the authoritative figures in their life.

In Peter Weir’s film, The Truman Show, Truman is trapped in a simulated life in which his experiences are unknowingly broadcasted to the entire world. He is under the constant influence of authoritative figure, Christof, who is the executive producer of the show. Truman’s worldview is entirely constructed by Christof, as he simulates what Truman believes to be reality. Truman and his wife Meryl, who decide to go on a road trip which would take them beyond the borders of Seahaven, the town in which they live. However, the trip is brought to an abrupt halt as Christof stages a nuclear emergency which conveniently …show more content…
Through experiences, lessons, and learning opportunities they have aided in the defining of my worldview to an immense extent. At a time when I was still a young child, my mother took me out to dinner at a fast food restaurant. There was an impoverished man at the counter who was fumbling through what little change he had left. However, it was at this point that my mother decided to step in and pay for the man’s meal. He was extremely grateful and offered my mother all of the change he had left in which she respectfully declined. This act demonstrated to me that even the most simple act of kindness can make someone smile. As a result of this, my mother as an authoritative figure over me made an impact on my world vision. Because of this experience, it is permanently engraved in my worldview to view all people as equal and to treat all people with