The Effects of Invasive Voyeurism

Question 1

What is a main impact of invasive voyeurism?

Answer 1

Individuals fail to comprehend the ethical concerns and behaviours that arise from their actions

Question 2

Who falls victim to invasive voyeurism in the show, and by whom?

Answer 2

Truman falls victims as Christof and his team all feed their voyeuristic tendencies by producing a show from Truman’s life; broadcasting it for others who also hold the same tendencies

Question 3

What scenes displays the embedded nature of invasive voyeurism in the lives of the viewers?

Answer 3

• The man watching the show in the tub
• The security guards/police that watch the show on the job
• The visitors and employees who watch Truman at the pub

Question 4

A scene that demonstrates failure to understand the extent of the show as invasive voyeurism has become engrained into everyday life?

Answer 4

When Sylvia confronts Christof in an interview about the impact of his show on Truman

Question 5

Sylvia confronts Christof about the show, what quote, and literary technique is evident?

Answer 5

“Look at him, look at what you’ve done to him” - repetition of look enhances the situation Truman is in and forces the viewer to consider its negative impacts

Question 6

What does the scene of the man in the bathtub reveal about the effects of invasive voyeurism?

Answer 6

It has become embedded into daily life as individuals carry out their routines whilst delving into their voyeuristic tendencies by consistently indulging in the show

Question 7

What scenes displays the impact of invasive voyeurism on Christof?

Answer 7

• When he reveals himself to Truman
• When Christof endangers Truman by created a storm to ensure he does not find out the truth about his life

Question 8

What film techniques are present in the scene of Sylvia talking to Christof in an interview?

Answer 8

Medium shot of Sylvia’s face and body- highlights her expression, and actions, displaying emotions of anger and passion as she preaches for the freedom of Truman

Question 9

What film techniques are evident in the shot of the man in the bathtub?

Answer 9

• Medium shot and Mise en scene - displays the impact of invasive voyeurism by showing its existence in the everyday activities of individuals; such as in the bath

Question 10

What film tecniques are evident in the scene of Christof trying to stop Truman from leaving the set?

Answer 10

• close up shot - emphasises the body language of Christof → a nod towards a fellow crew member that initiates the start of a storm to stop Truman
• Non-diegetic sound - illuminates the sinister actions of Christof and how the effects of invasive voyeurism has led him to threaten the life of Truman.

Question 11

What phrase is said by Christof as he reveals himself to Truman?

Answer 11

“I’ve been watching you your whole life”

Question 12

What literary techniques are in the quote, “I’ve been watching you your whole life”?

Answer 12

• Confessional tone and negative connotation - emphasises the voyeuristic actions of Christof by facilitating its effect as his show encompasses the entire life of Truman

Question 13

What elements of the show has influence the continuation of the show?

Answer 13

The contribution of the viewers, producers, and actions present:
1. textual integrity
2. voyeuristic tendencies
as their collective work has allowed the show to continue

Question 14

Why is Christof so significant to the effects of invasive voyeurism?

Answer 14

• He was the catalyst for the continuing effects of the theme
• As the creator of the show he developed the invasive voyeuristic tendencies within his team and in the viewers who preached for the continuing production of the show
• Leading the voyeurism reaching its highly invasive extent