Summary? Summary? In 1994, the world's film history is a year of good movies, many movies won a good evaluation and reputation, "Forrest Gump" is one of the representative works. The movie is set in American history from the 1950s to the 1980s and tells the ordinary but legendary life of the mentally handicapped Forrest Gump. "Historical events such as the Vietnam War, ping-pong diplomacy and the moon landing are interlinked with Forrest Gump's life, resulting in a series of humorous and dramatic stories. The movie shows Forrest Gump's pursuit of a better life and his dream of life, and reflects the living condition and spirit of American people after World War II. In this paper, we will analyze the theme of life and love contained in the movie by interpreting the plot and characters' lines in the movie.
Keywords? Forrest Gump; life; love
A mentally retarded boy from a small town in Alabama, a "fool" who can only run in people's eyes, but ran out of a glorious life trajectory, and found the happy home of his dreams. This "fool" is called "Forrest Gump". Forrest Gump's life experience is like a fable, so that we know a lot of philosophy of life, see the fate of the unpredictable. Forrest Gump's persistent temperament, prompting him to realize the potential of life, and achieved many great achievements. Forrest Gump's legendary experience shows us the power of faith and spirit. Forrest Gump's courageous pursuit of love seems to show us his own shadow. His sincere and simple love is like the first love you and I had when we were young, so hot, so beautiful, so touching and heartbreaking. Forrest Gump's simple words, full of extraordinary wisdom, let us read life, but also learned to love.
I. Life
1. Philosophy of life in Forrest Gump
At the beginning of the film, in a short time with the lady waiting at the bus stop, Forrest Gump naturally talked about his memories. He recalls a line his mom once told him, "Life is like a box of assorted chocolates, you never know what the next one will taste like." This classic line illustrates a philosophy of life: everyone's existence is unique and our lives are bound to have different trajectories. Such a main theme of life is also integrated into the plot of the play, which runs through the whole movie. It must be said that Forrest Gump's mother is a wise woman who understands the mystery of life. She has gone through the vicissitudes of life, and she reveals the true meaning of life with her ordinary words: everyone can grasp their own life and find the meaning of life. Forrest Gump, who is mentally retarded and weak, always remembers what his mother said, and bravely walks forward in the bumpy life, through one adversity after another, and finally creates a life of his own.
The movie conveys an optimistic attitude through the character of Forrest Gump: we should be frank when facing the misfortunes in real life. "When you see the world too much, you will put a heavy shackle on your heart and become more and more unhappy." Each of us understands this truth, but our minds cannot always be as simple and naive as when we were young and we have seen the world in front of us. When encountering difficulties and setbacks, whether to escape or face, we are bound to suffer some pain, and thus lose those purest joys in the journey of life. If you're not sure what you're looking for, you're not sure what you're looking for, and you're not sure what you're looking for.
"You have to let go of the past in order to keep moving forward," Gump remembers his mother telling him. Unlike the rest of us, Forrest Gump's heart is always pure, he doesn't care about the past, he doesn't complain or hold grudges against those who have hurt him, he just does what his mom tells him and believes it's the right thing to do. Seemingly stupid, Forrest Gump realized the talent hidden underneath his dumb exterior and made great things happen. Why did Forrest Gump succeed? Because he had no distractions, as if an optimistic dreamer, all he did was to do everything seriously, without caring about the gains and losses, and he ran desperately, with only the end in his eyes. "Born to be useful", why don't we put aside the past and face life optimistically?
"Forrest Gump" has a paragraph, impressive: "I do not think that the maturity of the human mind is more and more tolerant to cover, what can be accepted. On the contrary, I think that should be a gradual process of elimination, know what is most important to you, know what is not important. And after that, being a simple person." This "keep it simple" aphorism was a revelation to everyone who watched the movie. "Hard work, honesty, kindness, integrity, and commitment", these qualities make a simple man, a person we admire - Forrest Gump. Ordinary little man Forrest Gump, inadvertently gained great fame and wealth, but these he did not put in mind, he really cared about the people around him. Forrest Gump wants his mom to be with him all the time and not to leave, and he wants to guard the good family ties. The only dream in his heart is to marry the girl he loves. Forrest Gump has such a simple pursuit for life. When we quietly review the past, we will find that those people and things that we care about and are most important to us are always by our side. When we grow old, looking back on life, only to realize that they really want, is that "simple happiness".
2. The twist of fate of the characters in the film
Forrest Gump is not like other films, life and destiny of serious, deep artistic rendering, but a different way to use witty and humorous, very dramatic plot to tell the main character Forrest Gump and other characters of the experience of life, interpretation of the twist of their fate.
At the beginning of the movie, accompanied by beautiful music, a feather floating in the wind appeared in the camera. The feathers fluttering in the wind, up and down, mapping the ups and downs of life and the elusiveness of fate. Feather spinning stop flip, flying through the branches, through the vehicles and pedestrians, and finally landed in the roadside sitting on the feet of Forrest Gump, Forrest Gump reached out to pick up the feather, staring quietly for a moment, and then opened the suitcase, put into the mother left his own fairy tale book, the story thus began. This rather fatalistic plot is a reflection of the twists and turns of the fate of Forrest Gump, the main character of the movie, and the characters around him. The movie uses the "lightness" of a feather to contrast the "heaviness" of life and destiny, which can be said to be very meaningful.
As a child, Forrest Gump was often bullied by others, and only a little girl, Jenny, was willing to be his friend. One day, those boys were ready to tease Forrest Gump again, and Jenny told Forrest Gump to run, saying to him, "No matter what happens, you just run, keep running forward." And so it was that Forrest Gump, who kept running forward, ran out of the orthopedic braces that bound his feet and onto the rugby field, where he ran so fast that he became a rugby star and went on to college. Later, he enlisted in the army and went to Vietnam. In the midst of gunfire, Forrest Gump carried his wounded comrade out of an enemy ambush, and when he returned home, Forrest Gump was awarded the Medal of Honor and became a war hero. A casual remark made by his best friend Jenny changed Forrest Gump's fate, and his talent for running was unintentionally discovered. The courageous Forrest Gump, running to a better future.
Lieutenant Dan, who was saved by Forrest Gump in the Vietnam War and was left disabled, has always dreamed of serving his country and dying for his country like his father did. With his legs broken, he can no longer go to war, and his dream comes to naught. Instead of thanking Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan becomes depraved, confused, and loses faith in life. With a Beatles haircut, he hates everything, including the country he once loved so much. Lieutenant Dan blames Gump for saving him; he was already so disillusioned that he would have preferred to die on the battlefield. He is furious, denouncing Gump's "foolish kindness" and ashamed that he is still alive. But the kind-hearted Forrest Gump did not give up, and touched Lieutenant Dan with his heart, soothing the pain of his broken heart, and letting him regain his strength, with a brand new life and a correct outlook on life. Later, on the shrimping boat, facing a storm on the sea, Lt. Dan shouts, "Come on! Is this a storm to you? Come on, you son of a bitch! Let's battle it out!" I think at this point, Lt. Dan was no longer a coward, he was declaring war on fate. This is the kind of Lieutenant Dan we want to see. People's eyes "stupid" Forrest Gump, with "stupid" care, once again rewrite the fate of Lieutenant Dan, to save his life.
At the end of the movie, the holy, pure music plays again, and we see the feather at Forrest Gump's feet floating away with the wind, flying around the clouds. This ending, which corresponds to the beginning, triggers infinite emotions and deep thoughts. The theme of "life is unpredictable and fate is uncertain" is thus brought out.
3. "Forrest Gump" revelation
Life is to be obsessed with moving forward, the pursuit of the heart, the meaning of existence is for the completion of the dream (even if it can not be completed). Forrest Gump is such a "persistent fool", although his IQ is very low, but has a firm belief, to do a lot of normal people can not think, can not do things. On the rugby field, the amazing speed of Forrest Gump, no one can catch up, he became a dazzling star. In the army, Forrest Gump accidentally discovered that he had a remarkable talent for table tennis, and his exquisite skills attracted people to watch him play table tennis, and people even turned a blind eye to the news of "man's first landing on the moon" that was broadcasted on TV at that time. Forrest Gump played ping-pong even in his dreams, and he got so good that a few years later he was sent by the president to play a friendly match with China, known as "Sino-American Ping-Pong Diplomacy. Forrest Gump reveals the theme of "American Dream". Forrest Gump's enterprising spirit is in sharp contrast to that of the general public, and Forrest Gump, who keeps running, runs out of the miracle of life, and runs out of an extraordinary life. The character of Forrest Gump, through his own diligence, courage and determination, perseverance and perseverance to move forward, and ultimately towards prosperity and success, can be said to be the "American dream" for a perfect interpretation.
Forrest Gump was born mentally retarded, but was he a fool? Of course not. He was even smart compared to those who did nothing all day and got by. Mom said, "Miracles happen every day." Forrest Gump believed in his mother's words, believed in himself, he used one after another "miracle" interpretation of the "most beautiful believe". This kind of "American dream" seems to be too much "luck" and a bit unrealistic, but the purpose of the movie is not to highlight how amazing Forrest Gump is, but to convey a positive attitude towards life through the character of Forrest Gump, and to inspire people to bravely pursue the dreams of their lives. The movie is not to highlight how amazing Forrest Gump is.
II. Love
1. The love that Forrest Gump seeks
Forrest Gump recalls the first time he took the school bus to school when he was a kid. Then a "most beautiful voice" rang in his ear: "You can sit here if you want to." Gump turned around and saw a little girl with an empty seat beside her. Forrest said, "I have never seen such a beautiful person in my life, she was like an angel." That angel was Jenny, who later became the love of Forrest Gump's life.
Gump sat with Jenny and became good friends, and the two were inseparable, building a childhood bond. We learn that it is this warmth and care that gives great comfort to the discriminated Gump, so that he gradually develops a kind of attachment to Jenny, and as the years go by, Gump's feelings for Jenny turn from friendship to love. I think the simple Gump heart, there must be such a subconscious: when the whole world abandoned me, as long as there is a person willing to accept me, accompanied by me, this person is to love me, and I, as well as her love.
There is an episode in the movie where Forrest Gump is in Jenny's room, and Jenny asks him what kind of person he wants to be in the future, and Forrest Gump freezes for a moment, and says, "Aren't I being myself?" Jenny says, "I want to be a singer and be famous." Gump still doesn't get it and says he just wants to be himself. Unwilling to live a dull life, Jenny gradually drifts away from Forrest Gump, who continues to wait for Jenny. So far, we can see that Jenny and Gump have different life pursuits, they are two worlds of people, destined to be difficult to come together.
Later, Gump went to a nightclub in Memphis to find Jenny, where she was singing. Jenny was singing on stage completely naked and a man off stage tried to insult Jenny, Forrest was angry and went up to the man and taught him a lesson. Jenny felt that Forrest was making a mess of things and she didn't want Forrest defending her anymore. Jenny exited the stage in anger and Gump immediately chased after her. Gump confesses his love to Jenny, but Jenny says Gump doesn't know how to love and leaves alone. Gump is such an affectionate man, he misses Jenny day and night, and Jenny is his solid spiritual support during the grueling Vietnam War, which enables him to survive all the difficulties. So whether Jenny chooses him or not, he gives her the warmest smile and guards her by her side. When Jenny asks Gump why he is so good to her, Gump replies, "You're my girl." Why doesn't Gump say "I love you"? Because his love needs no more words. If you truly love someone, you can endure her betrayal and escape, and you can also endure loneliness and days without her. From the moment Gump saw Jenny, he knew: "You're my girl, you're the love of my life".
Jenny, a rebellious character, degrades herself and takes drugs, eventually contracting a terminal illness. She lost her faith in life and tried to jump off a building to end her life, but she didn't have the courage to kill herself. She remembered that there was still Forrest Gump waiting for her, and felt that there was still a glimmer of hope, so she went back to look for Forrest Gump. Jenny rediscovers the right direction of her life, but it is too late. The two finally got together, Jenny accepted Gump's love, they got married and had a son, Gump Jr. The reason why Jenny gave her son the same name as Forrest Gump was probably because she hoped that he would be a kind and honest person like his father, and that he would live a good life and enjoy a happy life on behalf of his soon to be dead self. I think this is also a way for Jenny to return Forrest Gump's love.
After Jenny's death, Forrest Gump burst into tears at her grave, choking back tears and saying, "Jenny, I miss you." Forrest Gump is not a fool, and the loss of a loved one can make him sad and make him cry. Seeing this, we can't help but be moved by the fact that we love only one person in our lives and wait for only one person, Forrest Gump's love is great, but such an ending is also really regrettable. "Lovers are often just a beautiful vision of people's hearts, and the reality is often not as people wish. The world's many sincere love, and ultimately can not be complete.
2. Gump's "imperfect love" revelation
In this vast world, it is not easy to catch a person's heart. Forrest Gump is obsessively in love with Jenny, just as he is obsessively running forward without asking why, and will never stop. No matter where Jenny went or how many wrong things she did, Gump didn't care. No matter what appearance Jenny becomes, whether beautiful or ugly, she will always be the most beautiful girl in Gan's heart, he has always been y in love with Jenny, has never changed his love for her. For love, Gump may be very stupid, he does not know how to express his love, but he understands love, and knows exactly how it feels, he understands that Jenny is the one he loves.
Not to give each other shackles, not to ask for return, in love with a person at the same time can withstand her betrayal and escape, this is the real love. Gump did not chase, attempting to Jenny to love him, because he understands that true love can not be forced, love is not sweet words, nor is it wishful thinking, only silently pay and sincerely wait is the embodiment of love. It is easy to fall in love with someone, but it is very difficult to bear the pain like Forrest Gump. In reality, many people say how much they love a person, but when they encountered betrayal and abandonment, they can not bear it, and the so-called love can not stand the test.
Traditionally, Forrest Gump's love affair with Jenny ended in tragedy, but for Forrest Gump himself, the dream of love has come true, and he married his "favorite girl" back home, and Jenny will live in his heart forever. When the end of the film that symbolizes the fate of the feather from his feet to fly away, far away, keep running Gump finally reached the end of life. At this moment, Gump's heart is incredibly calm, he felt happy.
Some people say, in fact, Jenny does not love Gump, the reason why she chose to be with him, is to return his true love, their love is not perfect. But what is "perfect love"? Most of the classic love stories in the world have imperfect endings. Perhaps, for love, imperfection is the most fascinating; imperfection is the most true.
Did Forrest Gump finally get love? I think people who have seen the movie already have their own answers in their hearts.
Conclusion
The movie "Forrest Gump" has become a classic in the hearts of moviegoers all over the world for its outstanding ideological value and enduring artistic charm. This article centers on the two major themes of "life" and "love", and discusses in depth the profound meaning and philosophy of Forrest Gump's life and love story. Forrest Gump's experience tells us that we should have confidence in life, be full of optimism, and be a simple and happy person. The various deeds of the characters in the movie show us how life and destiny can change. Forrest Gump's persistence in running and pursuing his dream is an inspiration to us. The love between Forrest Gump and Jenny is touching and regrettable. We see the real love from Forrest Gump and learn how to look at love and know what love is. We have not experienced the legendary life like Forrest Gump, but his wonderful life story has triggered our endless thinking and given people profound inspiration. Forrest Gump, this excellent work, will leave a glorious and immortal mark in the history of world cinema.
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