The 1994 Robert Zemeckis-directed movie is famous for its earnest lead character and endlessly quotable dialogue.
Forrest Gump is a beloved movie thanks in part to its memorable dialogue.
These are the best Forrest Gump quotes.
His son explains he’s bringing it for show-and-tell in his class.
While perusing through the pages,the feather that Forrest previously stuffed inside falls outand into his lap.
It later floats away after Forrest Jr. leaves on his bus, and the movie comes to an end.
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The feather at the end ofForrest Gumpis a metaphor for Forrest’s destiny as it floats away from him.
Most ofForrest Gump’s iconic quotesrelate to destiny, including “Life is like a box of chocolates.
You never know what you’re gonna get.”
But the most significant line about destiny came when Forrest visited Jenny’s grave.
But I think maybe it’s both.
Maybe both is happening at the same time."
So, as Forrest told Jenny, it’s a little bit of both.
Forrest Gump is an Unreliable Narrator… ## Why Did Jenny Keep Leaving Forrest?
Forrest’s journey is marked by Jenny coming in and out of his life again and again.
After leaving Greenbow, she continues trying to fly away no matter where she is.
By extension, that time in her life will always be associated with Forrest.
Why Did Forrest Run?
While running, Forrest thinks about Mama, Bubba, Lieutenant Dan, and mostly Jenny.
He doesn’t realize it, but he’s likely doing a lot of emotional processing.
And I think that’s what my running was all about.
What Happened to Lieutenant Dan?
Lieutenant Dan thought he had a destiny to die in battle like all his ancestors until Forrest rescued him.
You never know what you’re gonna get.
During that time, Forrest found and lost Jenny again and learned he was a father.
He also recounted his entire journey to the other people waiting for the bus.
In many ways, Forrest is a feather blown by the wind.
His success isn’t due to ambition, but it’s also not pure happenstance.
Jenny or Lieutenant Dan’s perspectives of the story would be very different.
“He says"maybe it’s both.
“Real life may not be that simple, but it makes sense from Forrest’s perspective.
