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Forrest Gump
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Essay Topics
What happened to Forrest’s father? How might his life have been different if he’d been raised by two parents?
Where does Forrest’s bravery come from?
Discuss how Forrest’s relationship with Jenny changes over the course of the book.
Why does Forrest give his money away?
Why does Forrest decide to give up on having a relationship with Jenny? Is this the right choice? Why or why not?
Do you find the depiction of the natives and pygmies to be racist? Why or why not?
Many of the events in Forrest Gump are improbable. Some are completely outlandish. Is the novel meant to be a satire? Discuss.
Why does Dan feel that Forrest is meant for great things?
Which character in the novel do you most identify with? Explain.
Should Forrest’s mother have done anything to raise him differently? Why or why not?
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