Forrest Gump Psychological Theory

Many times abuse comes from those who are closest to us. Whether it be from a parent, a spouse, or a sibling abuse comes in many forms. Psychological abuse often times is not reported and can go on for a long time, while it may not leave any marks often times it is the worst kind of abuse. Jenny Curran-Gump is quite possibly one of the most psychologically abusive fictional characters of all time. She keeps Forrest Gump in her back pocket, only taking him out when she can use him. Jenny’s only motivation in life is to better herself and she does not care who she brings down in the process. Jenny Curran-Gump was born into a sexually, physically and psychologically abusive family. Her mother died when Jenny was very young leaving her to live …show more content…
He finds she is working at a local bar where she performs music naked for groups of men. When he gets to the club she is being harassed by several men, Forrest’s protective instincts kick in and he forcefully makes them stop. Jenny pulls him off and tells him to “go away and never talk to me again.” Jenny’s mixed signals she continues to send to Forrest is a key trait she shares with those who have borderline personality disorder. Jenny would hug Forrest one minute, then push him away the next.
Forrest Gump’s life from high there on out only got better, Jenny’s however got progressively worse. She spiraled into drug addiction, prostitution, and pornagraphy. Jenny realizes Forrest’s mental handicap and only uses it to her advantage. Around the same time Jenny is at her lowest, Forrest inherits a large house and a earns a lot of money from his shrimping business.As soon as she heres of this Jenny tells Forrest she loves him and moves in with him. Forrest asks her to marry him, she pauses and says no without an explanation and leaves the next …show more content…
There is no excuse for abusing those who love you. There is no excuse for pushing a mentally handicapped person over the edge. Narcissism and selfishness often times go hand in hand with abusers. Jenny is a textbook narcissist who loves being in control. While her actions may be subtle and may be prolonged, she ruined Forrest’s life. He did amazing things, he met a Beatle, he went to a world ping-pong tournament, he was and All-American Football player, among many other accomplishments. Jenny overshadows them and Forrest does not even realize his self worth because of her. The main reason psychological abuse goes on for so long, is that the victim often does not even comprehend what they are going through.. To abuse someone who is already not as psychologically developed as others is the lowest of lows. Jenny Curran-Gump made Forrest’s life that much worse and made his condition that much worse as well. While her abuse may not have killed, or left any marks, it left a scar that cannot be healed, on an already scarred