Character Analysis
Truman begins the film believing his world is completely this.
What is normal or perfect?
This letter in CAMELS focuses on camera angles, shots and movement.
What is C – Camera?
A close-up of a character's face is often used to reveal this.
What is emotion or character reaction?
The film questions whether people truly possess this.
What is free will?
Analytical paragraphs often begin with this sentence that states the main idea.
What is a topic sentence?
Truman's fear of water exists because of this childhood event.
What is his father's "death" at sea?
This letter in CAMELS refers to facial expressions and body language.
What is A – Acting?
Low-angle shots often make a character appear like this.
What is powerful or dominant?
The dome world Seahaven symbolises this.
What is control or a false reality?
Evidence in analytical writing should include this from the text.
What is a quote or scene example?
Sylvia challenges Truman because she represents this idea.
What is truth and freedom?
This letter in CAMELS focuses on brightness and colour choices.
What is L – Lighting?
Background music that builds tension is an example of this technique.
What is sound/music?
The audience inside the film watches Truman mainly for this reason.
What is entertainment or curiosity?
This word links evidence back to the author's purpose: "This suggests…"
What is analysis?
Christof believes he is giving Truman this.
What is protection or safety?
The "D" added to CAMELS asks students to analyse this.
What is dialogue?
A bird's-eye view shot creates this effect on characters.
What is making characters appear small or powerless?
One major theme of The Truman Show is society's obsession with this.
What is consumerism (entertainment/media obsession)?
Strong analytical writing repeatedly connects ideas back to this central focus.
What is the contention/thesis?
Truman changes from passive to this by the end of the film.
What is active, independent or empowered?
Mise-en-scène includes all the visual elements arranged within this.
What is the frame/scene?
High-key lighting often creates this mood.
What is happiness or artificial perfection?
The final scene reinforces the importance of this.
What is freedom and self-determination?
Strong analysis moves beyond identifying a technique and explains this.
What is the effect on the audience or the author's purpose?