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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Forrest Gump Watching Forrest Gump for the first time I feel that the movie has a little of everything in it‚ from action and war to love and romance. For one man to overcome so many hardships and live a life full of love and happiness it is inspiring. Each character had something that reached viewers. From Jenny to Lieutenant Dan they all had something that made them easy to connect with. Even the people that sat on the bench next to Forrest created interest; they listened and were in the story
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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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If you’ve never seen the film ‘Forrest Gump‚’ you need to clear a couple hours and experience it! This film won six Oscars‚ sort of hard to say you would be wasting your time. Most people enjoy the memorable catch phrases and the flash from the past journey it takes through the twentieth century. However‚ a principal character “Jenny‚" whom Forrest falls deeply in love with upon first sight‚ may become your least favorite character. The movie ‘Forrest Gump’ can leave the audience with mixed emotions
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what you’re gonna get.’” Forrest Gump played by Tom Hanks said this iconic movie quote in the film Forrest Gump. This film uses a variety of camera shots to engage the viewer in becoming psychologically immersed. To begin‚ the viewer becomes psychologically immersed by the use of the point of view shot. For example‚ the film utilizes this shot a few times throughout and in the scene where Forrest Gump finds out he has a son. In this scene specifically‚ the viewer sees Jenny holding her son and introducing
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In the movie Forrest Gump‚ the concept of destiny is viewed by the characters in various different ways. Lieutenant Dan believes in predetermined destiny‚ Jenny spends her entire life trying to take control of her destiny‚ and Forrest simply takes life one step at a time‚ believing that destiny is about the journey. Although each character is faced with poor circumstances‚ Forrest’s view about destiny leads him through the best life compared to the others. Early in the film‚ Jenny Curran’s character
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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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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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Fil-Canadian Training & Devt. Center for Caregivers- Makati Subject: Special Needs Instructor: Sir. JV Vergara Reaction Paper “Forrest Gump” Based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom‚ Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film‚ starring Tom Hanks‚ Robin Wright Penn‚Gary Sinise‚ Mykelti Williamson‚ and Sally Field. It is a story of Forrest Gump’s epicjourney through life meeting historical figures‚ influencing popular culture‚ and experiencing first-hand historic events
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