2. “All the world's a stage, and all the clergymen critics.” Gregory Nunn

3. Truman’s true love’s name is... ? a) Lauren b) Sylvia c) Meryl Why is Truman afraid of the water... ? a) His dad died at sea b) His dog drown at the beach c) It’s the last place he saw his true love Strange event happens driving to work a) Radio skips a channel/frequency b) He nearly runs into a woman crossing the street c) He stops bus traffic

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5. 1. Compare and contrast Truman’s world with our own. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would you rather be in? Why? 2. Truman’s best friend lies right to his face. Every one else is lying as well. Or are they? It was all real on the show. Even if the “outside” is reality, the whole “inside” is true. Or is it? Explain your reasoning. Think. Think hard. This is the major motif in the movie. Journaling

8. What is the key to understanding the “great controversy” between good and evil? How much does God desire our freedom? Does satan really desire our freedom as well? What aspects of life does God control? What aspects of life does God let us do on our own? What price would you pay for freedom? What are the major symbols in “The Truman Show”? What are you going to do with this one and only life?

9. “The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.” Oscar Wilde

10. John 1:1-3, 14 Matthew 1:18-23 Philippians 2:7 I Peter 2:21-24 Isaiah 53:6 Hebrews 4:14-16 I Thessalonians 4:16-17 I John 1:9 I John 5:11-12 Isaiah 9:6 John 8:58

13. “If life is just a stage, then we are all running around ad-libbing, with absolutely no clue what the plot is. Maybe that’s why we don’t know whether it’s a comedy or tragedy.” Bill Watterson

14. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13 (KJV)

15. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)

16. Where are you going in life? How will you know when you get there? Are you depending on others (to help, to travel with, to admire)? What if... You don’t get where you want to go? What will your legacy be? What would you want people to say about you— in one sentence—when you are gone? What do you want to do “when you grow up”? WHY ARE YOU HERE?

17. Meryl claims to be involved in a surgery for... ? a) An auto accident b) An elevator accident c) A nuclear accident Truman discovers Meryl is lying while... ? a) Taking her on a reckless driving tour over the bridge b) Visiting her at the hospital c) Looking at their wedding pictures The latest in a string of manipulations is... a) Meryl trying to convince him he needs help b) Reunion with dad at dock c) Marlon lying to him about the “reality” of the show

18. 20 min

19. Journaling 1. Even though the “reunion” with his “father” is staged, it is real with Truman. Describe how the movie finally reveals how much it plays with his life/emotions in this scene. Describe how deep the deception runs. 2. Begin to think about the picture of good (God) and evil (devil) presented in this movie. Within the context of the movie, what does it mean to be good? What does it mean to be evil? Who is the hero (who do you root for)? Why?

22. “If all the world’s a stage, I want to operate the trap door.” Paul Beatty

23. How many years has the “Truman Show” been on? a) 3 years b) 20 years c) 30 years Who is the unexpected caller? a) Meryl b) Candace c) Sylvia What do the T-shirts say... a) The Truman show b) Love Him. Protect Him c) Trumania

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25. Journaling 1. Christof says that the “real” world is the sick place. Which one would you choose? How does Christof demonstrate “feelings” for Truman? What are our clues to how Christof feels? What are our clues to the real Christof? 2. What is the significance of the last “episode” in the mirror? 3. What is the significance of the names? What are the issues portrayed? What does real life and real love mean? What is the core of the movie about? What view of God emerges?

28. Gospel Analysis Project