Forrest Gump propelled itself into popular culture following it's release in 1994. Often you can hear people shouting "Run, Forrest, run!" at runners or at a lumbering first baseman that can barely leg out a double. Or possibly you would rather think of life as a box of chocolates because "you never know what you're gonna get." In their own right, both of these quotes possess a certain amount of wisdom that helps to illustrate the theme of the film.
While yes, many of you have seen this film before, have you ever thought about this film? For this blog, you will need to respond to as many of the following questions as necessary in order to reach the three hundred word quota. You can certainly respond to more of the questions and you do not have to respond to them in order; however, please be clear as to what you are responding. And as always, support your responses with examples from the film.
The Questions
1. What is the theme of the film?
2. Why do you suppose that this film lingers with those who watch it?
3. Yes, Forrest is the protagonist; however, it is interesting to follow the development of both Jenny and Lt. Dan. Pick one of these characters and discuss how they are a dynamic character.
4. Furthering your thinking along the lines of the characters, how do different characters affect Forrest's life? How does he affect theirs?
5. One of the most interesting symbols in the film is that of shoes/feet. Examine shoes/feet as a symbol and explain of what they are symbolic.
6. How does Forrest embody the quote "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
7. Think about Forrest's location throughout the film. Is there any irony to this?
