Forrest Gump is an overwhelming and an incredible film directed by Robert Zemmeckis in 1994. The movie follows the life of an unintelligent, but the good hearted man from Alabama named Forrest Gump. While waiting for the bus, Forrest begins to share the story of his life to strangers while sitting on a bench. He takes the viewers on a journey through important moments in American history. Born in the early 1950s, Forrest had a difficult childhood. He was bullied in school because of his disability that affected his legs and low IQ. Mrs. Gump, a proud single mother, always did her best, so that Forrest could live a normal life. On his way to school, Forrest met a beautiful little girl named Jenny who offers him a seat next to her on the school …show more content…
Even though race relations are a sensitive topic to talk about, the director took a different approach and turned it into a humorous scene. For example, while Forrest was attending the University of Alabama, the university became desegregated and it allowed two African American students to enroll. As Forrest got closer to the university, he saw a group of people protesting and asked one of the protestors what was happening. The young man responded to Forrest saying “coons,” this is an offensive name for people of color who were trying to get into the University. Forrest innocently replied by asking if he meant raccoons, and in a humorous way told him about the time when a raccoon also tried to get onto his back porch and Mrs. Gump chased it with the broom. Many of the historical scenes have truth and depth to it, but Forrest's innocence adds a light hearted humor for the …show more content…
Throughout the film, Forrest’s loyalty to Jenny remains consistent. The audience is able to connect with his character because everyone longs for someone to love and fears rejection. For example, when Forrest asked Jenny to marry him, Jenny rejects him not because he's not worthy, but she does not feel that she is good enough for him. The viewers see Forrest venture off to the porch feeling hurt and the audience can connect with him because everyone fears of being rejected by someone they love. Another scene that connects with the viewers is when Jenny introduces Forrest to their son. The first thought Forrest had after meeting his son was whether if their son had inherited his disability. After Jenny confirms that their son is a smart and healthy boy, Forrest’s eyes filled up with tears. This is a very powerful scene for the viewers, whether or not they have a disability, as it reminds them of the things Forrest suffered throughout his life as a result of his disability. To most viewers, it does not matter to them if they have the same disabilities as Forrest, the scene allows them to see Forrest in all sincerity. Moreover, all the difficulties Forrest has faced because of the way others have treated him. Those moments in the film is what makes its powerful to the
A trait that makes Forrest Gump a great hero is that he is protective, of his friends & Jenny. Jenny was constantly being mistreated & hurt. Whenever Forrest was there & saw this, he punched that guy right in the face to defend her. Jenny also had a horrible childhood & was abused by her dad too. Her house reminded her of what ruined her life, so Forrest had it bulldozed. She never had to look at that awful place ever again. After Jenny died, Forrest looked after Forrest Jr. He taught him to read & do many other things. He cared for & protected his family to the
To begin with, Mister Forrest Gump has shown humbleness throughout his life. The first time he showed humbleness in the movie was less than 10 minutes into the film. This was when Forrest conversed, “My momma always said…” This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the movie. It may sound useless, but is shows a lot. It shows the representation of ‘momma’. ‘Momma’ is showing the wisdom that Forrest never believed he had. This displays how humble Forrest is. Rather than calling himself smart and following his own rules, Forrest followed the rules and principles his momma told him to. This is just one big example of how Mr. Gump showed a pure humble attitude throughout the film. The second point in the exceptional film was when Forrest helped an African-American women by picking up a book she dropped. This shows the amount of humbleness in Forrest. The way it took place is as follows. Forrest walked to the front of school where he saw a big crowd. He asked his friend what was going on and he replied that black people want to go to
As the film opens there is a white feather blowing against the wind as it slowly floats down, eventually landing next to Forrest Gump’s foot. Forrest Gump is sitting on a park bench with a box of chocolates on his lap and he talks to a lady stating, “My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you 're gonna get." While people cannot decide what happens to them, they each have important choices to make in the circumstances in which they find themselves. Gump is born mental disabled, but that never let him down. Rather than prideful like Odysseus, Gump always persevered and humbly did what he believed was right even if society ridiculed him. Does Forrest Gump illustrate the value of justice that happens in the
... of people. Due to Forrest’s naïve nature he doesn’t seem to have any repercussions of the war although the movie does show the atrocities that happened. The use of naïve characters seems to be affective in making the audience sympathise with the protagonist and then being able to use the protagonist to prove social commentaries.
To begin, from childhood all the way through to adulthood Forrest Gump was rejected by peers for his lack of social abilities. This was an automatic red flag, difficulty in social situations throughout his life was a major component to this disorder. As a child Forrest was bullied by other peers because of his lack of social skills, unless it was him rambling on about his life and his “momma”. As Forrest grew older he never gained the insight of what was
The movie Finding Forrester has many life lessons all individuals can learn from. It also provides the audience with a clear understanding between the two main characters. They truly care about each other. The protagonist, Jamal, (Rob Brown), and Forrester, (Sean Connery), the supporting character, first meet because of a dare. Jamal and Forrester continue to have a relationship because of the nonverbal communication and collaborating conflict style used to be open and reserved about particular topics. The front door to Forrester’s apartment acts as a symbol of their relationship representing a boundary for being the authentic talented writers while inside Forrester’s apartment, while living their lives away from each other on the outside.
Forrest’s Mother, Mrs Gump, knew that Forrest had a childlike way of understanding and to convey important life lessons and ultimately help him understand she used symbolism to do so. “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” is a reference to life’s ups and downs, each day is like a chocolate you don’t know what it’s going to be (about). “Stupid is as stupid does” teaches Forrest that people aren’t stupid for the way they look but rather by their actions. And “My Mama always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.” Which teaches Forrest to not hold grudges or hold onto emotions from the past, so that he can focus on the future.
It is obvious that Forrest suffers from a mental disability, and Lieutenant Dan ends up with a physical disability. The audience can blatantly see this throughout the movie. The only time that Forrest discusses how different he is is when he says that phrase, and in the end of the movie. When the audience finds out that Jenny is pregnant with his child, his first thought is whether the child is like him. Even though he was able to do many things with his life, he wouldn’t want anyone else to have to deal with it. This is when the audience truly understands that he is
The character Jenny Curran from the movie Forrest Gump, had a tough life from the very beginning of the movie throughout to the end. During the movie, most parts were assumed and not actually said. For example, as a child she was physically abused as well as sexually abuse, however, it isn’t said, a scene of her with dirty ripped clothes and older Forrest narrating says “her father was always touching and kissing her and her sister” that implies that her father was sexually abusing her. Jenny’s father was not only abusive but an alcoholic and neglected the care of Jenny. Throughout the rest of the movie, Forrest is always there to support and love her, and the detrimental decisions she makes and the different paths she endeavors, inevitably catch up with her in the end. In this essay, one of the main points we see by Jenny’s character are all of the metaphors between what she says and the advice she gives to Forrest, for example, to run from danger and her own constant behavior to fun away from whatever she is afraid of. Jenny Curran will be the focus observation and personality study. Although the main character in this film is Forrest Gump, we are able to see the trials Jenny’s incurs and how it develops her personality. The main idea of this essay is to look at Jenny’s life and find the foundation for what her personality was build on and all of the influences of change throughout her life. Her various personality and life changes will be examined as well as the environmental and social influences.
Forrest’s IQ is significantly lower than the average person’s and as a kid, it restricts him from going to a normal school. Even though it is not him who creates the opportunity to have a proper education, when he is given the chance he makes the most out of it by graduating high school, and going further to attain a college degree. Academics are not the only part of school that pose a challenge to him; Forrest has to put up with exclusion as well as verbal and physical abuse. Even though it is not easy for Forrest to get along with others, he is able to get through his social hindrances by finding someone special named Jenny. She loves him, looks out for him, and through the bullying Forrest ends up finding great happiness with his one special girl. After school, Forrest joins the military, which is one of the best solutions for him. As a result of his IQ, finding a long lasting career would be very difficult. The army is a respected job that Forrest excels at far past the ordinary person. Thus, joining the army creates many opportunities for Forrest, changing his life for the better. He wins a medal of honor and discovers ping pong which he goes on to play in the Olympics. Something far better than honor and fame that he finds in the military is friendship, and out of the friendship Forrest finds riches. There are
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” In this film however, when you see Tom Hanks as Forrest and Robin Wright as Jenny, you know you are going to get more than a few laughs and more than a few tears out of this film. In fact, Tom Hanks is probably the only actor who could have played this role as Forrest. Hanks makes Forrest to be a dignified person and so straight-forward. The way he plays Forrest Gump is so breathtaking. This film is not about a mentally retarded man. This movie is a movie of meditation on our times. The movie is seen through the eyes of a man, Forrest, who has no common sense and takes things exactly as they are. After watching the film, the viewer can now understand why some people get criticized or made fun of for being “too clever by half.” Forrest, in this movie, has just the right amount of cleverness to make things ...
Candide, which has been credited the base for the book and movie Forrest Gump, features a main character teeming with naiveté. Pangloss says all is for the better and Candide lives by this edict with unaltered optimism. Faced with death and fatigue, Candide is befriended only to be enlisted in the Bulgarian army. Escaping death a few more times, he sees the pains of war and masks the pain with philosophy.
The movie Forest Gump was a historical fictional story narrated by the main character, Forest Gump. Forest Gump was born in 1944 in Alabama .He was raised by his mother ,and his father left when he was little .Forest Gump wasn’t your average white boy ,Forest was different psychically and mentally .Forest Gump had to wear leg braces as a little boy because of his back. His mother would always encourage him .even though forest was deemed as an idiot, she was still supportive. Forest Gump was teased in school because of his mental capacity .He befriend a girl in school name jenny ,and she would hold a special place in his heart besides his mother .Forest Gump talks about his life and the historic events that the nation endured. Forest Gump’s mother would always say life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what gonna get.”Throughout forest Gump’s life, he meets new people and he also began to have an impact on peoples lives. Forest Gump goes through life becomes successful in everything he does. Even though many might say forest was slow or stupid, he still managed to finish college become an all-star football player for college. He then goes to the army to fight in Vietnam and becomes a war hero .He always managed to keep Jenny in his life even though they were not together. Forest became successful by starting a shrimp business. Forest recruits lieutenant Dan from the army to be his business partner .Forest becomes a millionaire; however he was still humble and living with his mother. Forest was never involved with women socially nor sexually is .The reason for this because Forest never developed a scene of maturity to enter an adult relationship, and besides being a mother’s boy.
Forrest meets Jenny Curran (Robin Wright) on his first day of school (Zemeckis & Roth, 1994). In one scene when Forrest is bullied due to his leg braces, Jenny tells Forrest t...
...nd genuine kindness extend further than just treating the President of the United States like a normal person, even though Forrest Gump is ignorant of the ‘issues’ of different people. At the University of Alabama, two African American students are granted acceptance after an enormous ordeal on blacks going to colleges with whites because of the insane amount of racism the United States of America had. As the two African American students made their way up the staircase, one dropped a book and Forrest rushed through police officers and rioters to pick up the book and hand the book to the colored student who dropped it. Forrest’s ignorance definitely contributes to his selflessness and generosity towards people who are different (during the time period in American history the movie was based on), however, it is one of his traits that makes him a true unexpected hero.