1984 and The Truman Show

“The Truman Show” and 1984 The novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, is a fictitious book that actually reveals many underlying truths about reality. Nineteen Eighty-Four, “The Truman Show”, and the world today have many similarities and differences which are good examples of the hidden realities of society. Orwell’s novel presents a warning about a possible, but not inevitable fate for humanity. “The Truman Show” exemplifies the fact that we are not aware of when …

…society into a human one? In Nineteen Eighty-Four, unlimited use of torture and brainwashing eliminated man’s nature to strive for privacy, justice, truth, and solidarity. In “The Truman Show”, the director sacrifices Truman’s privacy for his own personal gain and entertainment. The conclusion is reached that it is possible to dehumanize man with simple techniques that are common knowledge today. It is a powerful reminder to preserve these characteristics of basic human nature.