Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Overview...a woman desperately searching for a purpose. Growing up with an abusive father, Jenny never had a steady sense of self. Now as an adult, she's still struggling to find her way in the world, whether it be through sex, drugs, or radical politics.
Personality...restless, damaged, and uncertain. Jenny might have a higher IQ than her best friend Forrest, but she doesn't have his talent for contentment. Try as she might, all her decisions bring her more misery than happiness. Still, she tries, and through the years, she never loses her affection for Forrest.
Get to Know her in...
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A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. Yet, despite all the things he has attained, his one true love eludes him. Forrest Gump is the story of a man who rose above his challenges, and who proved that determination, courage, and love are more important than ability.
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The modern classic that inspired the beloved movie starring Tom Hanks.
Six foot six, 242 pounds, and possessed of a scant IQ of 70, Forrest Gump is the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this classic comic tale. His early life may seem inauspicious, but when the University of Alabama’s football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, it sets him on an unbelievable path that will transform him from Vietnam hero to world-class Ping-Pong player, from wrestler to entrepreneur. With a voice all his own, Forrest is telling all in a madcap romp through three decades of American history.
