1. Gump: The spirit of one man's journey
... . Gump, through no effort on his own, continually finds himself in the middle of some of the most important moments in American history. He becomes a football star, a war hero, a ping-pong champion, a running icon, and a successful shrimp-boat captain. "I've worn lots of shoes,"" Gump quips in his southern ... said, we find Forrest sitting on a bench, waiting for a bus, relaying his travels to whomever will listen. The story is essentially told through his eyes, reflecting on his mother, Bubba, Lieutenant Dan, and of course; his Jenny. We learn of his decency and become endeared and compa...
- Word Count: 1504
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School