Songs
How do we re-write the stars?...
Tittle:
Rewrite the starts
His father died when he was little.
P.T. Barnum
Setting
19th century in New York City
Why is Lettie Lutz unique?
She has a beautiful voice, but she is bullied because of her beard.
What kind of show does Barnum create?
A circus with unique performers.
Who sings Never Enough?
Jenny Lind
Talented singer
Jenny Lind
Barnum grew up in a wealthy family.
True or False
False
He did not want to be laughed at; he desired respect.
Charles Stratton
Why do some people criticize Barnum's show?
It includes people who are different from society's norms.
This is who I'm meant to be, __________________.
this is me
Anne Wheeler is a ____________.
Trapeze artist
Themes:
It is ok to be you.
It's ok to be unique.
Embrace differences.
Forgiveness and resilience
She faced discrimination because of her race
Anne Wheeler
Beautiful, supportive and caring
Charity Barnum
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!
Tittle:
From now on
Barnum's wife
Charity
The climax
Jenny Lind kisses PT Barnum and the circus is destroyed by a fire.
What lesson those Barnum learn by the end of the movie?
At the end PT Barnum learned that family and acceptance matter more that success.
What motivates Barnum to start the circus?
He wants to entertain people and prove himself.
Who sings a million dreams?
Young PT Barnum, adult PT Barnum and Charity Barnum.
The little man
Charles Stratton
Resolution
Barnum rebuilds the circus in a tent
What is the message of the song "This is Me"?
Be proud of who you are.
What causes tension between Barnum and his performers?
He hides them from high society.