Essays on Forrest Gump

The true example of what it means for someone to prosper and grow with adversity constantly by his side. I guess what makes him so likeable to millions around the world including me, is his sense of acceptance to whatever comes his way. There is…

Historical Accuracy of Forrest Gump Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and the titular character played by Tom Hanks, tells of a lovable idiot who experiences great achievements throughout the later half of the 20th century. It utilizes historical fiction to capture the essence of…

The presence of sex, drugs and rock and roll is a huge theme throughout most novels with rebellious teenage characters. In one of the best classics of all time, Forrest Gump, by Winston Groom shows this theme perfectly. There are two very different characters in…

Forrest Gump After looking through the list of the 10th edition of the American Film Institute’s 100 Movie Award Ballad, a beloved movie of mine stood out to me; Forrest Gump was named #71, as one of the best American Movie produced . The storyline…

“Life is Like A Box of Chocolates” In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest tells his whole life story through his eyes. He deals with some mean people picking on him because he’s different and doesn’t have as high of an IQ as most everyone else…

Historical Accuracy of Forrest Gump Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and the titular character played by Tom Hanks, tells of a lovable idiot who experiences great achievements throughout the later half of the 20th century. It utilizes historical fiction to capture the essence of…