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This 5 page paper discusses the strength and weakness of the character, Forrest Gump. Gump's philosophy as comes from the sequence of events in his lifetime, are exampled and examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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what grabbed movie goers the most. Here, for one of the first times in movie history, was a lead character that wasnt built like a cover model, didnt jump from
one woman to the next, and for the most part was a good person. What can be said to have ingratiated this loveable simpleton into the hearts and minds of
the American people is that despite his weaknesses, his strength of character and sense of conviction struck a familiar chord with many. Inevitably when one first begins to watch
the movie, it becomes apparent that Forrest is different from the other children. That he is slow, both mentally and physically, forces the viewer to look to the inside
of the child, just as his mother and best friend, Jenny, do. Immediately, the viewer knows that this is a child with the deck squarely stacked against him. How will
he ever be able to maintain a job in his lifetime? How will his mother be able to care for him as she ages? What will happen to Forrest when
there is no one there to defend him from the bullies of the world? The answer is given in short order, the student can state, because it is evident that
Forrests mother has been able to instill a quiet sense of self worth in Forrest. Despite what anyone says to him, Forrest knows who he is. This is to be
envied, not only for the time in which he lived, but for today as well. During the era in which the movie takes place, many were taking off to find
themselves. Forrest had no such need. In fact, it can be said that one of Forrests greatest assets was that he never doubted who he was. His mother told him
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