Pt Barnum

Why did Charity's father slap young Phineas? Why do you think he cared so much that Phineas made his daughter laugh?

• He doesn’t want his daughter to become friends with a low-level tailor’s son.

• He doesn’t want his daughter to become friends with an upper-class tailor’s son.

• He knew PT well and didn't like the person he was.

• He thought PT's dad was a respectable man in society and encouraged the kid to be friends.

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During the song, A Million Dreams, watch for and list a few things that young Phineas does that show he is street smart.

• He stole food.

• He resold papers that were thrown away.

• He slipped his letters into the mailbag without the mailman noticing.

• He always looked for a good price on clothing.

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What important interaction takes place that might make him have sympathy for people that look different later on?

• At one point when he is starving and a disfigured person gives him an apple.

• The mailman lets him send letters for free.

• PT is used to being entertained and treated well by others.

• PT wants to be well thought of like his dad.

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How have his daughters sparked his imagination? What idea have they planted in his head?

• That he needs things that are alive. He has seen different kinds of people on the streets, people that are alive that are extraordinary

• That he needs things that are pretend. He has seen different kinds of people on the streets, people that aren't alive that are not extraordinary.

• That he needs more wax figures.

• He needs to keep it simple and not be too different. Simple is better.

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How does the apple on his desk also help spark this idea?

• The apple reminds him of the girl that gave him an apple when he was young.

• The Apple reminds him that his family needs to eat.

• It reminds him of all the teachers he had in school.

• It reminds him of the boy that gave him the apple at the store.

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During the song, Come Alive, think about the message that Phineas is trying to tell his performers?

• That they've been told by society that they should stay locked away and hidden but they should embrace their unique and extraordinary characteristics. They should not be ashamed of themselves and instead, be proud.

• That they've been told by society that they shouldn't stay locked away and hidden but they should embrace their unique and extraordinary characteristics. They should be ashamed of themselves and instead, be proud.

• That they've been told by the movies that they should stay locked away and hidden but they should embrace their unique and extraordinary characteristics. They should not be ashamed of themselves and instead, be proud.

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The song, The Other Side, cleverly presents this critical scene where P.T. Barnum persuades Phillip Carlyle to join him. What is P.T. Barnum’s pitch?

• P.T. Barnum says I can let you actually be free from the constraints of society that you live in. With me, we can make the key to open up the cage you live in now and live in freedom. The possibilities are endless!

• P.T. Barnum says I can't let you be free from the constraints of society that you live in.

• With me, we can make the key to open up the cage you live in now and live in freedom. There are only a few possibilities.

• PT didn't have a pitch to persuade Carlyle. He was just hoping that he would agree and not want too much money.

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What objections does Phillip have to joining the Circus with PT?

• Carlyle says, "I think you have a good show and I know it's famous but I have an image to uphold and if people knew that I was working with you I would lose my place in society."

• Carlyle says, "I think you have an awful show and I know it's famous but I have an image to uphold and if people knew that I was working with you I would lose my place in society."

• Carlyle explains that his parents love the show and would only want to get in on the deal as well. That would make less money for everyone.

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How does Barnum charm the opera singer into coming back with him to America to perform?

• He says people come to my show to be hoodwinked and for once I'd like to give them something real. He flatters her and tells her that she would be the first real performer he has ever had

• He says people come to my show to see real people and for once I'd like to give them something fake. He flatters her and tells her that she would be the first real performer he has ever had

• He tells her she would only sing in small theaters infront of only small crowds. She could sing but wouldn't make much money.

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How does PT's excitement about Jenny Lind make his other performers feel.

• They love her and enjoy having her aroud all the time.

• They feel betrayed and lied to because he focuses on Jenny's "real" talent.

• They really don't care if PT is excited about Jenny's performances.

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