FORREST GUMP: THE USE OF HIS SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION
The sociological imagination is the very foundation of the science of sociology and the understanding of the sociological aspects of the world around us. Forrest Gump is a perfect example of someone using their sociological imagination. The movie is based on Forrest telling strangers stories about his life. They were simple stories to him, but the movie viewers got a deeper look into his impact on society from the 1940s to the 1980s. Forrest took part in many pivotal moments in United States history. He used his sociological imagination while he reminisced on his life without even realizing his impact he had on the world.
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Wright Mills. He believed that in order to consider the sociological world surrounding them, people have to use their sociological imagination. Sociological imagination is the ability to connect personal experiences and memories to the larger picture of society at a certain point in history (Conley 2017). Forrest Gump is a movie based on a man with a very low IQ, and a childhood lived in leg braces. It spans over several decades of his life. He overcame many hardships, nevertheless, his positive outlook on life persisted. Forrest lived during a very eventful time in the United States, and in turn, had a very exciting life. This kind-hearted, good-spirited character shared his life story with multiple strangers at a bus stop. Forrest used his sociological imagination and placed himself within a specific period, and became aware of the people with whom he experienced life with. Forrest played a role in multiple important historical events like the desegregation of schools, and the Vietnam War, both of which led him into playing a role in various historical events.FORREST GETS A …show more content…
Dan and Bubba. Bubba did not make it out of the war. Before he died, Forrest had made a promise that he would buy a shrimping boat and live out Bubba’s dream. Forrest became a hero by saving members of his platoon, including Lt. Dan, after an attack. While Forrest was busy saving his fellow soldiers, he gets shot and spent some time recovering in the Army Hospital. During his recovery, he learned how to play and excelled at ping-pong. Forrest made another trip to the White House and met President Lyndon B. Johnson to receive his Congressional Medal of Honor. After he had received such a noble award, Forrest was kept in the U.S. to continue playing ping-pong instead of returning to war.Forrest Goes to
The sociological imagination is the very foundation of the science of sociology and the understanding of the sociological aspects of the world around us. Forrest Gump is a perfect example of someone using their sociological imagination. The movie is based on Forrest telling strangers stories about his life. They were simple stories to him, but the movie viewers got a deeper look into his impact on society from the 1940s to the 1980s. Forrest took part in many pivotal moments in United States history. He used his sociological imagination while he reminisced on his life without even realizing his impact he had on the world.
Keywords: sociological imagination, history, experiences, history …show more content…
Wright Mills. He believed that in order to consider the sociological world surrounding them, people have to use their sociological imagination. Sociological imagination is the ability to connect personal experiences and memories to the larger picture of society at a certain point in history (Conley 2017). Forrest Gump is a movie based on a man with a very low IQ, and a childhood lived in leg braces. It spans over several decades of his life. He overcame many hardships, nevertheless, his positive outlook on life persisted. Forrest lived during a very eventful time in the United States, and in turn, had a very exciting life. This kind-hearted, good-spirited character shared his life story with multiple strangers at a bus stop. Forrest used his sociological imagination and placed himself within a specific period, and became aware of the people with whom he experienced life with. Forrest played a role in multiple important historical events like the desegregation of schools, and the Vietnam War, both of which led him into playing a role in various historical events.FORREST GETS A …show more content…
Dan and Bubba. Bubba did not make it out of the war. Before he died, Forrest had made a promise that he would buy a shrimping boat and live out Bubba’s dream. Forrest became a hero by saving members of his platoon, including Lt. Dan, after an attack. While Forrest was busy saving his fellow soldiers, he gets shot and spent some time recovering in the Army Hospital. During his recovery, he learned how to play and excelled at ping-pong. Forrest made another trip to the White House and met President Lyndon B. Johnson to receive his Congressional Medal of Honor. After he had received such a noble award, Forrest was kept in the U.S. to continue playing ping-pong instead of returning to war.Forrest Goes to