ANALYZING VERBAL BULLYING EXPERIENCED BY PT BARNUM’S CIRCUS MEMBERS PORTRAYED IN “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN” MOVIE DIRECTED BY MICHAEL GRACEY

Verbal bullying, characterized by individuals employing language such as insults, mockery, or threats to intentionally cause psychological harm or intimidate others, is a common problem portrayed in "The Greatest Showman," directed by Michael Gracey, which illustrates the experiences of PT Barnum's circus members. This research intends to analyze the factors that portray verbal bullying in the movie, the types of verbal bullying, and their effects on the characters. The research employed qualitative methods to examine verbal bullying in movies. Data from character dialogue and behavior were analyzed, leading to findings derived from a thorough examination of collected data, including factors that portray verbal bullying, its types, and its effects on performant. After analyzing the verbal bullying experienced by circus members portrayed in “The Greatest Showman” movie, the researcher identified several factors that can portray verbal bullying. These factors include hostility, a sense of lack of confidence, attention- seeking behavior, a feeling of resentment, and the negative influence of the media. Then, for the types of verbal bullying, include dubbing, mocking, and insulting. Meanwhile, in examining the effect of verbal bullying on P.T. Barnum’s circus members, there are both positive and negative effects. The negative effects include low self-esteem, anxiety, and anger, while the positive effect is being more motivated to be successful.