Why does Truman have a fear of water?

Truman Burbank, the protagonist in "The Truman Show," has a fear of water stemming from a traumatic childhood experience where he nearly drowned during a school field trip. This incident not only instilled a deep-seated fear but also contributed to his desire for control over his life. The fear symbolizes his struggle against the manipulated reality of his existence, as water represents both the unknown and the limitations imposed on him by the show's producers.