1、英语专业4级经典美文-113.The Truman Show:The Truman ShowSylvia:Hi,Christof,I just like to say one thing.Youre a liar and a manipulator,and what youve done to Truman is sick.Christof:Well,we remember this voice,dont we?How could we forget?Mike(interviwer):Lets go to another call.Christof:No,no.Its fine,Mike.I
2、love to reminisce with former members of the cast.Sylvia,as you announced so melodramatically to the world.Do you think because you batted your eyes at Truman once,flirted with him,stole a few minutes of air timeto thrust yourself and your politics into the limelight,that you know him?That you know
3、whats right for him?You really think you are in a position to judge him?Sylvia:What right do you have to take a babyand turn his life into some kind of a mockery?Dont you ever feel guilty?Christof:I have given Truman a chance to lead a normal life.The world,the place you live in is the sick place.Se
4、ahaven is the way the world should be.Sylvia:Hes not a performer,he is a prisoner.Look at him,look what youve done to him.Christof:He can leave at any time.If it was more than just a vague ambition,he was absolutely determined to discover the truth,theres no way we could prevent him.I think what dis
5、tresses you,really,caller,is that,ultimately,Truman prefers his cell,as you call.Sylvia:Thats where youre wrong.You are so wrong and hell prove you wrong.Truman:Who are you?Christof:I am the creator.of a television showthat gives hope and joy and inspiration to millions.Truman:And who am I?Christof:
6、Youre the star.Truman:Was nothing real?Christof:YOU were real.Thats what made you so good to watch.Listen to me,Truman.Theres no more truth out therethan there is in the world I created for you.Same lies.The same deceit.But in my world,you have nothing to fear.I know you better than you know yoursel
7、f.Truman:You never had a camera in my head!Christof:Youre afraid.Thats why you cant leave.Its okay,Truman.I understand.I have been watching you your whole life.I was watching when you were born.I was watching when you took your first step.I watched you on your first day of school.heh heh.the episode when you lost your first tooth.heh heh heh.You cant leave,Truman.You belong here.with me.Talk to me.Say something.Hell,say something,goddamnit!Youre on television!Youre live to the whole world!Truman:In case I dont see ya,good afternoon,good evening and goodnight.Hahaha!Yeah!
