years. Although the story occurs in Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s, its relevance is still apparent today with the conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq. In fact, the Department of Veteran Affairs stated that between 1990 and 2007 nearly 74,000 Americans died during
sacrifice. If someone makes an ultimate sacrifice, why shouldn’t they be considered heroes? They are protecting millions of people who they do not even know and sacrificing their own American Dream, which ironically, is what they are defending. They do not get to sit at home and live out the American Dream like every other American. And some people do not get that. They think that they are “murderers.” This is what is wrong with America today. According to dictionary.com, the definition of a hero is someone
Forrest Gump as the Modern Day Fairytale Forrest Gump is a classic film; this essay will explore all aspects if this favourite. From the beautifully naïve Forrest, to the political underlay throughout the narrative. The opening sequence of the film stimulates a distant memory, a reminiscence of fairytales from years gone by. Once getting to know the character of Forrest I realize this innocence of fairytales is reflected in his being. The tinkling keys of the piano