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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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” (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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Run Jenny Run: The Social-Cognitive Analysis of Jenny Curran in Forest Gump February 20‚ 2010 Capella University CST5214 – Theories of Personality Introduction This paper will be a two-part personality analysis of Jenny from the movie Forrest Gump (1994). Jenny is the childhood friend of the movie’s lead character Forrest. After the death of her mother when she is five‚ Jenny is left to the mercy of her abusive father until she goes to live with her grandmother. Jenny learns to
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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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the same outcomes. Significant research has been done when it comes to children who are maltreated or abused. Out of this research it has been suggested these individuals often describe themselves in a negative light‚ have lower self-esteem‚ and incorporate beliefs of inferiority (Diehl and Prout‚ 2008). The character of Jenny is one of a child who has grown up without a mother and has endured abuse since she very little. She takes this into her teen and adult years‚ until finally her decisions she
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at 2:00 p.m. Evaluation Final Draft Page # 1 Forrest Gump Personally I like movies that are inspiring and dramatic. Now‚ if you are in the same boat as I am‚ than you are going to love the movie Forrest Gump. It stars Tom Hanks as a seemingly intellectually challenged Alabamian man that accomplished more in his life time than many ever get the chance to do. Gump somehow becomes involved in every major event in American history from the time between the 1950’s and the 1980’s. Many of his
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most popular scenes from the highly acclaimed film‚ Forrest Gump. The scene was titled‚ “Run‚ Forrest‚ Run!” and the famous quote‚ “Run‚ Forrest‚ Run!” also came from this scene. The plot of the scene is that Forrest & Jenny just met and were quickly became friends. Around this time‚ Forrest had just begun schooling and he has a pair of corrective braces on his legs. Toward the end of the scene‚ he and Jenny were getting chased by some of their peers. It was at this point when Jenny said the famous words
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the movie: FORREST GUMP Director: Robert Zemeckis Principal/Major Actor/Actresses: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump: though at an early age he is deemed to have a below average IQ of 75‚ he has endearing character and devotion to his loved ones and duties‚ which brings him into many life-changing situations. Robin Wright as Jenny Curran: Gump’s childhood friend who he quickly falls in love with‚ and never stops loving throughout his life. Gary Sinise as Second Lieutenant Dan Taylor: Gump and Bubba’s
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“Forrest Gump” By Winston Groom 2 There is a pleasure sure in being mad which none but madmen know. Dryden 1 Let me say this: bein a idiot is no box of chocolates. People laugh‚ lose patience‚ treat you shabby. Now they says folks sposed to be kind to the afflicted‚ but let me tell you—it ain’t always that way. Even so‚ I got no complaints‚ cause I reckon I done live a pretty interestin life‚ so to speak. I been a idiot since I was born. My IQ is near 70‚ which qualifies me‚ so they say
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