‘Forrest Gump’ is the movie that the hero is a man below-average intelligence. When Forrest was a young child‚ he was so weak that cannot stand himself. Her mother tried to care Forrest like an average kid with the devotion. Because of it‚ Forrest went to the general school and met the girl Jenny who became his wife. However‚ in the school‚ some naughty children teased Forrest. Jenny always said "Run! Forrest! Run!" to escape Forrest from them‚ then Forrest ran‚ and overcame his weak. After that
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The relationship between Jenny and Forrest is initially looked at as Forrest’s savior‚ but Jenny also saw it as a way to escape her father when they were children‚ then later giving Forrest the role of safety net. He was always there when Jenny needed someone to lean on. She cares for Forrest very much and while she is kindhearted‚ she has also shown how selfish and self-destructing she is. By the end of her life she redeems herself by fulfilling Forrest’s dream to marry her while simultaneously
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The Struggles of Jenny from "Forrest Gump" In the movie Forrest Gump‚ Jenny is such a misunderstood person and in no way the evil woman many make her out to be. She is just a lost soul trying to find a place in this world where she belongs and can be happy. She has a hard time thinking she deserves to be happy and loved. Although she mistreats Forrest time and time again‚ it is not her intention to hurt him the way she does. The way she acts and the decisions she makes all stem from the abuse she
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two-part personality analysis of Jenny ’s character in the movie Forrest Gump . Jenny is the lead character ’s childhood friend who ‚ as a child ‚ is sexually and physically abused by her own father and ‚ as a young adult ‚ gets into drug addiction and attempts suicide ‚and eventually succumbs to an early death ‚ leaving behind Forrest and their only son .Section I looks at Jenny from the points of view of Social Cognitive and Psychodynamic theories . Section II is an in-depth analysis of Jenny ’s personality
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Forrest Gump: Jenny’s Personality Monday‚ August 22‚ 2011 PSY202 – Principles of Psychology In this character analysis paper the character of Jenny Curran from the award winning movie Forrest Gump will be the subject of discussion. This paper will present an analysis of the Jenny’s personality as it is applicable to Psychodynamic theory. The paper will present my rationale for the choice to use the Psychodynamic theory to describe Jenny Curran’s personality. In addition‚ this paper will
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Forrest Gump - The charmed life of Forrest Gump has led him practically everywhere else‚ from the White House (where Presidents Kennedy‚ Johnson and Nixon appear to be greeting him amiably) to an Alabama boarding house (where he give pelvis-shaking lessons to a guest‚ the as-yet-unknown Elvis Presley). And “Forest Gump” is such an accomplished feat of cyber-cinema that it makes these tricks‚ not to mention subtler ones‚ look amazingly seamless. Even the opening credit sequence‚ featuring a feather
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Adversity In 1994‚ Paramount studios released Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks is the story of a man with a below average IQ and his various tales that span 3 decades. Robert Zemeckis directed the film and brought Forrest alive to the audience. One of the most memorable quotes of the movie is‚ “Life is like a box of chocolates you will never know what you are going to get.” (Zemeckis) This quote sums up Forrest’s view of life. He knew that he was not the smartest or the strongest
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the movie: FORREST GUMP Director: Robert Zemeckis Principal/Major Actor/Actresses: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump: though at an early age he is deemed to have a below average IQ of 75‚ he has endearing character and devotion to his loved ones and duties‚ which brings him into many life-changing situations. Robin Wright as Jenny Curran: Gump’s childhood friend who he quickly falls in love with‚ and never stops loving throughout his life. Gary Sinise as Second Lieutenant Dan Taylor: Gump and Bubba’s
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“FORREST GUMP” (1994) Film Review Starring: Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump)‚ Robin Wright (Jenny Curran)‚ Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan)‚ Mykelti Williamson (Bubba)… ”Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” I’ve never met anyone like Forrest Gump in a movie before‚ and for that matter I’ve never seen a movie quite like "Forrest Gump." Any attempt to describe him will risk making the movie seem more conventional than it is‚ but let
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Forrest Gump By Wesley Lowber 12/12/2012 Abstract Forrest‚ Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low IQ but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His ’mama’ teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam‚ finding new friends called Dan and Bubba‚ he wins medals‚ creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet‚ inspires people to jog‚ starts a ping-pong craze‚ create
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