The interaction between Forrest and Jenny

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2008)

The relationship between Forrest and Jenny strikes a cord with me because it is a relationship between a guy who feels inadequate and the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately for most guys, that first girl he falls for is often not in love with him. She likes him, but does not love him. In that situation, most guys feel inadequate, unable to feel worthy of that girl and yet are unwilling to just let it go. Forrest loves Jenny. He tries to prove that to her and do the best he can with what he has got. This is a story about that search for love and approval. A story where guys can identify with that search, put themselves in Forrest's place, and long to be with Jenny. Along the way, Forrest passes through the history of America from the 50's on to the 90's and plays a part in that history.