Abstract

Freedom, personality, honesty, courage and hard work constitute the main characteristics of the American spirit. In the movie Forrest Gump, the concept of virtue is fully interpreted from a weak-minded youth who only run. Forrest Gump deals with problems in his unique way and affects people all around. The cause of his success lies in focusing on goal without distractions. Perhaps this is what we have to think about the meaning of the film again.

Keywords: Forrest Gump; Americanism; perseverance; enlightenment

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Literature Review.1

2.1 Brief introduction to Forrest Gump.1

2.2 American mainstream cultural values.2

2.2.1 Individual freedom and self-reliance2

2.2.2 Equality of opportunity and competition3

2.2.3 Material wealth and hard work.3

3. Analysis of the Perseverance in Forrest Gump.4

3.1 The root of the perseverance in Americanism.4

3.1.1 Religious roots of the self-salvation.4

3.1.2 Ideological root of equality4

3.2 Analysis of perseverance of figures in Forrest Gump.5

3.2.1 Perseverance of Forrest Gump.5

3.2.2 Perseverance of Jenny6

3.2.3 Perseverance of Lieutenant Dan.6

4. Enlightenments from Forrest Gump.7

4.1 Positive mindset’s formation.7

4.2 Radicating objectives.8

4.3 Straightforward execution.9

4.4 Acting like aktionismus9

4.5 Persistence and concentration10

5. Conclusion11

Works Cited.12