In this blog post, we will look back at the value of attitude and diligence in life through the movie Forrest Gump.
The movie Forrest Gump begins with a monologue from a man. This man is the main character of the movie, and his name is Forrest Gump. As he recalls his life, we learn how extraordinary it has been for this seemingly ordinary man living in a small town. Forrest Gump may seem very ordinary, but the things he has experienced are very special, and he lives with them in a very simple way. His monologues are sometimes humorous and sometimes contain serious insights into life. As we listen to the story, we become immersed in Gump’s words and witness how the small events he talks about gradually become important turning points in life.
Forrest Gump appears in the film as a child with a leg disability. The physical difficulties he experienced from a young age were not only related to his body, but also to the eyes of those around him. He was constantly teased and bullied by other children, and this made him realize early on that he was different from others. However, Forrest did not become pessimistic about himself, but rather burned with a will to overcome it. Forrest’s mother gave him an important lesson: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” This line of dialogue provides important clues throughout the film about how Forrest views the world and lives his life. His mother constantly encourages him, reminding him that he is no different from other children. Thanks to her teachings, Forrest does not see himself as different from non-disabled people and gains the confidence to do anything.
Forrest Gump starts running with a brace on his leg, and this scene is very symbolic in the movie. Despite wearing the brace, Forrest continues to run. He does his best to escape from the situation where other children bully him, and in the process, his running skills improve. At first, it was simply to avoid being bullied, but over time, Forrest began to find joy in running. This was an important turning point that led him to join the football team based on his running skills.
Forrest’s running skills become far superior to others over time, and finally, his running is noticed by a football pro team scout. Here, Forrest’s life takes on a new phase. He joins a professional football team, but in fact, Forrest never had a dream of playing football. He simply enjoyed running. However, his excellent running ability was one of the essential skills required of a football player, which made him an important figure on the team. Forrest would go on to have a very successful career in football and begin to attract the attention of many people.
But Forrest’s story does not end there. He soon faces a new challenge, the Vietnam War. In the midst of the Vietnam War, Forrest faces another phase. Forrest, who joined the military, does his best to carry out his duties on the battlefield. The war was a very cruel environment, but Forrest did not lose his integrity in it. He always did his best in the tasks given to him and sincerely approached his colleagues. His diligence earned him great trust not only from his colleagues but also from his superiors.
When Forrest’s unit was attacked by the enemy, he used his excellent running ability to rescue his injured colleagues. This brought him great honor, and he became a celebrity, receiving a medal from the state. But what mattered to Forrest was not the honor or the award. He simply did what he could do. His selfless actions made him more than just a hero. The courage and sincerity he showed deeply moved many people, and he became a beloved figure to the people.
Forrest also meets his dear friend Bubba during the war. Bubba offers Forrest a shrimp business, which later becomes an important stepping stone for Forrest to become a successful businessman. After the war, Forrest accepts Bubba’s offer and starts a shrimp business, which provides him with another opportunity for success. Forrest also achieves remarkable results in business, thanks to his diligence and persistence. He always did his best in the situation he was given, which led him to success.
Looking back on Forrest Gump’s life, he never acted with grandiose goals. The reason he started running was simply to avoid being bullied, and he joined the army because of the situation at the time. But Forrest always did his best in the situation he was given. Through his hard work and diligence, he achieved great success without even realizing it, which enriched his life. Forrest’s life teaches us an important lesson: doing your best in any given situation is the key to success.
This film is not just about the story of a man’s success. It is a story about how Forrest lived his life and what values he had as he looked at the world. He was always kind to others and never lost his positive attitude in any situation. The attitude of life he showed deeply touched many people, and I also learned a lot from watching this movie. Forrest Gump became an important turning point in my short life, and since then I have taken life more seriously. Now, whenever I feel lazy, I watch this movie again, and every time I am inspired by Gump’s character. I encourage readers of this article to find new inspiration from Forrest Gump when they feel their lives have become lazy.
