阿甘正传 美国梦 America dream

Forrest Gump and American Dream

Forrest Gump won the 67th Annual Academy in1995. It is not just a movie. It has bec ome a cultural phenomenon. The movie is the prevailing social perspective of low IQ and involves a number of historical figures and historical events. It evokes reflection o n history and the hearts of collection of the American Dream. From the “stupid” be havior of Forrest Gump, people can see the virtues of kindness, trustworthiness, serio usness; honesty, courage, loyalty, and many other virtues and behaviors that American s are advocating now. The spirit of Forrest Gump’s independent personality, his free spirit, strength of character and a realistic attitude t owards life, etc. is a perfect interpretation of the core of American cultural values of i ndividualism. In this paper, through the analysis of the main characters of Forrest Gu mp, the paper wants to resolve a concrete manifestation of the American dream. The American Dream is a concentrated expression of American values. It is rooted in the e arly development of Puritanism after the founding of the Westward Movement, disillu sionment in the period of great development of monopoly capitalism. American Drea m by different historical events, at different times, has different content and performan ce. This paper analyzes the origin, development of the Americans who are pursuing th e American dream. Also it analyzes the expression of the American Dream and its pos itive significance.

The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. The idea of the American Dream is rooted in the United States Declaration of Independence which proclaims that "all men are created equal" and that they are "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights" including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Gump represented the male main people of public toward and pray for all of the main stream culture. Forrest Gump went through the history of the United States after the V ietnam War alone, experienced almost all important to the United States after World War II moment in history: racial discrimination, the Vietnam War, anti-war rallies, the civil rights movement, women the liberation of the president's assassination, Watergat e, ping-pong diplomacy, anti-traditional culture. Forrest Gump on behalf of the white men in the United States in the 1950s many outstanding qualities: honesty and keep le tter, earnest, brave.

Forrest Gump simple-minded, kind-hearted nature to do anything is persistent and inp uts, the success indispensable spirit, this is a good God reward hope. This is Forrest G ump made one of the important factors for success. Forrest Gump's life is legendary. He did not complain that their mentally retarded, but the gift of God his talent on its h ead. In fact, Forrest Gump wants to tell us only cherish the loved ones around, lovers, and friends and care for each need a warm spirit soul. The fate drifts, but everyone ca n draw life curve. Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what to eat next tas