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Summary: Forrest Gump the movie is name after the main character who humble beginning started off in Alabama. Faced with different adversities such as; an extremely low IQ, getting bullied, and wearing braces on his legs, he somehow became resilient and overcame the unimaginable. His pure childlike, vulnerability made him into a household name. Forrest Gump was born with a crooked spine so he had to wear braces to straighten it out. He discovered his love for running when he got bullied by the neighborhood children which made ultimately earn a scholarship for college. With the love and guidance of his mother his, Gump, never let his low IQ and physically disability hinder him. If fact, Forest Gump’s mom created his determination by never undermining …show more content…
In some ways Forrest saved Jenny life by often showing up when she needed him the most. Forrest Gump went on to graduate from college, served in the Army, won a medal of honor, and owned a successful company. Forrest mom became ill, so Forrest returned back home to care for his mom. Gump’s mom passed away. Jenny returned back in his life and stayed with him for some time, Forrest ask Jenny to marry him and she took off and left him. Forrest was heartbroken and started doing what he knows how to do best, run! Forrest ran for three years. Jenny returned with Forrest Jr., the son of Forrest Gump. For the first time throughout the movie Forrest Gump showed an understanding that he was different cognitive wise. Forrest Gump was afraid to have a child because he did not want his kid to be “dumb.” Jenny confirmed that his son was one of the smartest kids in his class. Forrest Gump and Jenny got married and shortly after she became ill. When Jenny passed away, Forrest Gump was left him to raise his son. The story end with Forrest telling his son that he loves him and waiting by the bus stop for him to

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