Forrest heeds the advice of the two most important women in his life, his mother and his beloved Jenny. ... Their contrasting lifestyles is apparent when Forrest heads off to Vietnam, at the same time Jenny associates herself with the anti-war movement. ... Their friendship began after the war and would later become shrimp-boat partners. ... The use of historical events helps the audience get a sense of Forrest's growth into adulthood. Regardless how unbelievable the events are in the film, the characters and the chemistry between them are quite convincing. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Although different answers are procured amongst society, the act of putting some thought or rather to search for meaning is not so important, rather "the why" question that engages us all. ... Political events and wartime images for history sake also reached our senses resulting to having a feeling of connection induced in our heart and mind. ... Cappa's contribution to now modern photojournalism, being a participant not a bystander, losing his life in Vietnam, among other things, giving Cappa legendary status. ... The background is most probably a deserted home now due to war has become...

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• Approx Pages: 3