Yesterday was my first time watching Forrest Gump even though I had seen clips of it before. The film portrayed history, love, life, friendship, family, loyalty, and so much more in such a beautiful way. I think that Forrest’s relationships with other people (Jenny, his mother, Lieutenant Dan, Bubba, etc.) each showed a different side of him. It’s clear that he suffered through so much yet he always kept his head high and held on tight to his personal beliefs and values. He never once complained about the choices he made or the situations he was put in despite all the bullying, the loss of a best friend, and the constant disappearance of Jenny.  Moreover, he did not forget about his promises and he always kept the people around him in his mind – for instance, he went back to buy a shrimp boat like Bubba wanted and he also donated money to build a medical center. These characteristics are definitely ones that I admire and that I feel like I should strive for. Ultimately, I think this is what made Forrest’s life so meaningful and what makes Forrest such a likable character.