The document compares the characters in The Truman Show to animals and human traits. Truman Burbank is portrayed as lost and hopeful like a puppy, while Christof is mean, controlling and self-centered like a bully or king. Sylvia wants to free Truman and is compassionate like a saint, and Marlon is loyal, playful and supportive like a Labrador. Meryl is cunning and in a loveless marriage like a fox or hyena. Angela lies to Truman and is deceitful like a serpent. Kirk returns to the Truman Show seeking revenge like a villain.