Bullying In Forrest Gump

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Forrest Gump and Jenny are best friends and a great couple. Ever since Jenny and Forrest sat together on the school bus, they have been great friends. They spend all their time together outside on their tree. Jenny is abused by her father so she spends as much time as she can with Forrest. When Forrest is being bullied, Jenny says “run Forrest run.” This helps Forrest to break the braces off of his legs. Jenny and Forrest will be friends forever. The middle of their lives is a little rough. Forrest and Jenny decide to go their own way after high school. Forrest goes to the University of Alabama, made the All American Football team, and went into the army. Whereas Jenny got into some scandalous acts in clubs. When Forrest is about to be deployed

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