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The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman
1. What is the main character's name in "The 5. What is the main conflict that P.T. Barnum
Greatest Showman"? faces throughout the movie?
2. What is P.T. Barnum's occupation at the 6. Who is Phillip Carlyle in "The Greatest
beginning of the movie? Showman"?
3. What motivates P.T. Barnum to start his own 7. What is the main theme of "The Greatest
circus? Showman"?
4. How does P.T. Barnum initially attract an 8. How does P.T. Barnum's relationship with his
audience to his circus? wife, Charity, evolve throughout the movie?
a) Featuring unique and diverse performers a) They become estranged due to his circus
business
b) Advertising in newspapers
b) They remain supportive of each other
c) Hosting charity events throughout
d) Giving out free tickets c) They divorce due to Barnum's fame
10. How does P.T. Barnum's circus gain 12. What is the outcome of P.T. Barnum's
widespread popularity in the movie? relationship with Jenny Lind in the movie?
b) Through a partnership with a newspaper b) They have a falling out and part ways
1. ___ P.T. Barnum starts his own circus and recruits unique performers.
2. ___ P.T. Barnum meets Phillip Carlyle, a wealthy investor, and they become partners.
3. ___ P.T. Barnum goes on a national tour with Jenny Lind, a famous singer.
4. ___ P.T. Barnum faces financial struggles and social discrimination in his circus business.
5. ___ P.T. Barnum's circus gains widespread popularity through word-of-mouth advertising
and media attention.
6. ___ P.T. Barnum's relationship with his wife, Charity, becomes strained due to his pursuit of
fame and fortune.
7. ___ P.T. Barnum's performers rebel against the protests and discrimination they face.
8. ___ P.T. Barnum loses his circus to a fire, but rebuilds it with the support of his performers.
9. ___ P.T. Barnum reconciles with his family and realizes the importance of the people in his
life over fame and fortune.
10. ___ P.T. Barnum's circus becomes a symbol of inclusivity and acceptance
Describe your favourite musical number from the film. In your description you must
include: What was the song and why did you like it
Comprehension
- What do you think about Barnum’s ambition?
- This movie is based loosely on the real P.T. Barnum’s life. Some of his phrases are quite
famous. For example:
1. “The noblest art is that of making others happy”
2. “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else”
3. “Exposing an illusion is not the same as revealing the truth