Name: ____________________________
The Pursuit of Happyness
Discussion Questions
Directions: Consider the career-related themes from the movie and our class discussion
about GRIT. Answer each question below in complete sentences. Use specific examples
from the movie to justify your answer.
1. Does Chris Gardner have a job or career? What does he do for a living?
2. Chris Gardner decides to try a new career. What is it and what are his
reasons for choosing it?
3. Throughout the process of trying to start a new career, Gardner has
several major life changes and challenges. What are some of those
challenges? How do those challenges affect Gardner and his son?
4. How does Chris Gardner show GRIT?
5. In the end, was the effort and turmoil worth it for Gardner? What traits
do Gardner posses that helped him succeed in his pursuit?
6. Thinking about this film, what is Happyness?