Rhetorical Analysis Of Forrest Gump

The movie Forrest Gump played by Tom Hank is a story about Forest Gump a simple man and his journey through life. Gump was simple minded and lived his life by a set of values taught to him by his mother (Sally Field). While Forest sat down waiting for a bus, he tells his story. Forest takes part in several defining historical moments such as the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal and also had painful experiences. Despite his setbacks and naive nature, he struggles and triumphs in everything he did. Forrest developed a good self-esteem and self-concept with the help of his mother’s observation, love, and sincerity. With his mother and Jenny’s encouragements, he was able to overcome his physical handicap and become an outstanding runner among other things. This movie is an example of the how a child’s mind developed through series of stages. This paper shows the following key points; intellectual disability, Erickson’s intimacy vs isolation, low self-esteem, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Taking the bad in with the good, although you may be the perfect classification in order to be targeted in todays society. How you’re classified is based on things such as a persons race, intellect, social class, and appearance. A 2009 film, The Blind Side, written and directed by John Lee Hancock stars, Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw, is based on a true story. This movie tells a story that truly depicts simple acts of kindness that has the capability to change a persons life.

As referenced at the beginning of the paper, Forrest's participation in the Vietnam War is the most significant example of sociological imagination or social web as C. Wright Mills sometimes called it. What were the happenings in Forrest's personal life that placed him in the midst of a major societal event, war? After graduating from high school, Forrest was approached by an Army recruiter giving him some literature on the Army. Forrest

Moving into the 1970s and 1980s which were two of the most decadent and confused decades of all. Forrest Gump depicts a nation torn into thousands of tiny pieces. After one of the bloodiest wars that America has ever seen those who made it out were faced with not only the physical scars and disfigurement but also the burden of the mental scars that no one could truly understand except those who had gone through the trauma as well. On the other side of the coin you have the draft dodgers and conscientious objectors who chose to immerse themselves in the dark and dangerous world of hardcore drugs where cocaine was king and alcohol could numb all the trauma of the world.

Every person who was impacted by the holocaust responded differently to their situations. Which way of responding to conflict is more helpful for success? In my opinion thinking about your family and friends is an effective way to respond to conflict because family/friends are often the closest people to you and they will help you have a reason to succeed. Family/friends is one of the best ways to respond to conflict as proven by Vladek in Maus ll, Bruno and Shmuel in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and a few of the six survivors in Hiroshima.

Pride and Prejudice: The Class Battle Novelist Jane Austen, in the classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, tells the story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth bennet: who are both are blinded by the rigid rules of the social class system that they are bound by to realize that they are in love. Austen uses characterization, irony, and a satirical narrator to support convey her message that the which is to convey that if people are too quick to judge others by their status, they could miss out on forming wonderful relationships. Austen use of satire throughout the book can be seen through the portrayal of some of the novel's major characters. Mrs. Bennet comes across a woman who is overly obsessed with marrying off her daughter into wealthy families;

“Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’re going to get” (Hanks). Many times when books are changed into movies they are done incorrectly. Forrest Gump is one of these examples. Forrest Gump, the novel, was written in 1986 by the author Winston Groom. The movie Forrest Gump was created by Paramount Pictures in 1994. Tom Hanks stars as the main character Forrest Gump. The movie portrayed Forrest Gump in a different way and as sometimes more innocent than his character in the book. This is shown in three different ways: Jenny and Forrest’s relationship, Characters’ drug use, and in the book Forrest is involved in more activities and adventures.

The movie starts with Forrest Gump telling his story to those sitting next to him on the bus stop bench. His story began with his mom getting him braces for his legs. Due to his back, Forrest had to wear leg braces and was often ridiculed for it. Forrest never says it, but he has an I.Q of 75 and possibly has autism or Asperger’s. His mom worked hard to get Forrest in to the school of her choice and even slept with a school official to ensure his education. Throughout his childhood she teaches him that he is capable of everything that others are. On the bus to school he meets his life-long friend named Jenny. No one else on the bus would allow Forrest to sit with them besides Jenny. The two instantly form a bond and continue to stay close to one another until Forrest goes to college. He gets through college and gets a degree because of his impeccable running ability. Once he graduates, he signs up for the United States army and goes to boot camp and meets another close friend nicknamed Bubba. They build a bond in boot camp as well as Vietnam where they meet Lieutenant Dan. He is their superior and guides them in Vietnam. Forrest and Bubba then make a promise to become a shrimp boat captain

Forrest Gump created a legacy that has inspired many creations such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and rap lyrics and is still being talked about 20+ years later. When Forrest Gump first came out in theaters, it made nearly $700 million at the box office. Forrest Gump also encouraged disabled people by teaching them to never give up even when they were told they couldn’t do something. It broke boundaries with race too because Forrest was a White male from Alabama and his best friend was a Black man, and that went against commonplace racism during that time period. The movie has a plethora of memorable lines, that have been reused and borrowed by everyone, such as “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get”, “Stupid

People tend to find meaning in all aspects of life, and they rely and examine symbols to gain further insight into their life. Symbolism is prevalent in numerous films, however, in the 1994 film “Forrest Gump” by Robert Zemeckis intertwines symbolism to introduce the general themes of the film. In the film “Forrest Gump” the filmmaker focuses on the interesting life of Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is an innocent honest man, who like many, has overcome adversity to achieve success. This same adversity helps Forrest and his general outlook on life. Through all these obstacles, he is an all star football, receives an honorary medal in the Vietnam war and sets up a successful shrimp business. As the film progresses, Robert Zemeckis, does an excellent job of adding important symbols that help the audience gain a better understanding of the characters and the film itself. This adversity and perspective on life is personified through objects such as the box of chocolates which represent uncertainty, the feather which appears at the beginning and the end and furthermore, the concept of running is a repetitious symbol in the film, all have important roles in shaping the lives of characters portrayed in the film.

“Forrest Gump” was taken in 1993 in America. The movie tells that a person who is a congenital retardation acquire marvels in many fields though working hard constantly. Forrest is a hero in this movie, but this character is different from other heroes that appear in the past. He didn’t have some super abilities. He just put all of wisdom, confidence and courage together, and he just keep working hard. This movie give him many good qualities which are not usually gather in a person. For me, this movie reveal that work hard can changed your life and positive attitude can make you face an unknown situation. We need to treat everything as serious as possible.

The Forrest Gump (Film Critic) The sociological analysis "The world will never be the same once you've seen through the eyes of ..." Forrest Gump, a film which tells the story of a man with mental problems present in three of the most distinctive and dynamic decade in history tells of the United States. While on the surface is a moving and inspiring story, the underlying story tends to explore the growth of American society, while politicizing history. Throughout the film, Forrest is directly involved in the major events of the 60, 70, and 80, however, he never shows on their own initiative.

A great work of art can cause euphoria, touch a deep emotional chord, or, in rare cases effect fundamental changes in a persons outlook on life. A movie that can do all of the above and more is Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is a movie with a great cast, a good moral lesson and a refreshing outlook on life. Forrest Gump has a great cast including two times Oscar winner Tom Hanks, Sally Fields, and Robin

“Forrest Gump” is a drama with comical aspects. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994. It is about a man facing the challenges in his life. The story spans from 1951-1984 and takes place in different locations of America, and Vietnam.

During George Wallace's "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" protest, Forrest stands curiously in the background, more interested in his surroundings rather than the actual protest. During the Vietnam War, Forrest never questions the morality or the agenda of the U.S. government, and receives the Congressional Medal of Honor for his efforts. His entire experience during the Vietnam War can be summed up into one conversation between him and the Drill Sergeant: "Gump! What's your sole purpose in this Army?" "To do whatever you tell me, Drill Sergeant!" (Gump 1995) Still, the most dismaying portion of impassive responses glorified in this film can be contributed to Forrest's careless involvement in the anti-Vietnam War rally lead by Abbie Hoffman. He was entirely clueless as to the purpose of the anti-war movements. His view of Abbie Hoffman's role? "There was this man, giving a little talk... And every time he said the "F" word, people, for some reason, well, they'd cheer."