Challenges In The Writings Of Forrest Gump

Every individual has different ways of expressing themselves, depending on the challenges they must overcome. Throughout both clips Forrest Gump is challenged to protect those he loves through fighting in Vietnam and for Jenny. His natural instinct is to fight to protect the ones he cares about the most. Forrest Gump is a slow, yet dedicated character who is willing to save others even if it means he must put himself at risk. In both clips Forrest Gump is concerned about the safety of others. Whether it be his friend, Bubba, or Jenny, he is focused on others, despite the challenges than must be overcome to help them. Forrest Gump’s instinct to rescue is clearly shown through his strong emotions that are triggered by challenges throughout the clips.

Forrest Gump is overwhelmed by challenges that display his emotions and desire to protect others throughout both scenes. In clip one Forrest Gump focuses on saving soldiers during the war in Vietnam. While on battlegrounds Forrest Gump will not stop searching for his friend Bubba. Adrenaline rushes through his body and pushes him to disregard the danger that surrounds him, so that he can …show more content…
Throughout the second and third clips, Forrest Gump becomes hostile with those who do not treat Jenny correctly. He has no fear of the consequences that could come from his constant disobeyal, because his sole focus is Jenny. In the third clip, when Jenny wants to disappear, Forrest Gump is triggered to fight back against Jenny’s wishes. He is stuck in a fighting mindset- his main goal and instinct is to protect. Jenny’s decision reveals how Forrest Gump has to accept her wishes. Similar to clip one, Forrest Gump must let go of Bubba and Jenny, despite his urge to continue fighting for them. The way Forrest Gump takes action to focus on protecting is prominent in both clips, between his fight for Bubba and his fight for