Mama Gump knew what Forrest was like right from the beginning. ... Their contrasting lifestyles is apparent when Forrest heads off to Vietnam, at the same time Jenny associates herself with the anti-war movement. ... His relationship to Bubba gave Forrest a vision of what he wanted to do with his life after the war. ... Their friendship began after the war and would later become shrimp-boat partners. ... In the beginning of the film, we see the feather floating down to Forrest's feet. ...

• Word Count: 1504
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

He is a hard worker who has done anything to make money, beginning at an early age. ... She used this to help convey her views of the Vietnam Conflict. ... Ambrose went to a military school, and then later served as an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War. An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge takes place at the time when our nation was divided, during the Civil War. ... Ambrose uses this knowledge to show the discipline, and practices of being a soldier during the Civil War. ...

• Word Count: 1504
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Easy Rider It was 1969, an era where the Vietnam War was being protested, and a segment of our nation was rebellious against any or all-traditional values of their parents. This rebellion was represented by some of America's youth by creating countercultures that were identified with rock music, long hair, anti-war protests and drugs. ... The film builds up it's hate from beginning to end, getting stronger and stronger, until the end resulting in the utmost form of hatred, killing. ... In the beginning when and Wyatt and Billy first set out they are refused a place to stay. ...

• Word Count: 1664
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School