Forrest Gump’s Foundational Lesson Regarding the Multiple Intelligences

I. Overview

The movie Forrest Gump follows the life events of a man who shares the name as the

title of the film. Forrest Gump, a young boy from Alabama who is innocent and kind-

hearted, has spent practically his whole life dealing with the cruelties of others. Forrest

has only ever known Jenny, a beautiful woman, as a friend, therefore he longs to learn

about the ways of the world and sets off on a quest to discover his true calling. Forrest

finds himself in downright extraordinary circumstances and at some of the most significant

events of the second half of the 20th century, where he rubs shoulders with notable

individuals like John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, a nice young man from England named

John Lennon, and even a handsome but undiscovered Elvis Presley. Forrest has

experienced the randomness of life throughout his life, but nobody on earth is

unimportant. With his presence alone, one builds his place in this world, unknowingly

changing the flow of things, while fate floats like a feather in the wind.

II. Integration of Concept or Theory

First of all, intelligence is a trait that others bestow upon us rather than something we

choose to be. Until we have demonstrated to someone that we are not stupid through our

actions, they will not regard us as intelligent. Similarly to this, until we act intelligently,

society will not regard us as smart. It is also true that success in school is a prerequisite

for success in society because schools serve as a sort of incubator for future members

of society.
 Given that he was born with a crooked back, Forrest Gump was obliged to wear leg

braces from an early age. He didn't appear to be bothered by this or the fact that he had

a different mental makeup, though. Forrest had a firm grasp on many, if not all, of the

many bits of intelligence that Howard Gardner found, even though he may not have been

particularly bright in the area of reading comprehension. Additionally, Forrest had a talent

for accepting everything in stride, which is likely why he kept experiencing exceptional

occurrences. Forrest was surprisingly tuned in to the relationships he had, particularly

with Bubba and his mother. Showing such strength in this intelligence is interesting

considering also the high level of his intrapersonal awareness.

One thing that can't be denied is that Forrest was a natural storyteller. In fact, the

majority of the movie is a verbal account of his life told through his rather unique

perspective. However, Forrest's intelligence in terms of movement (Bodily-kinesthetic) is

the most obvious. Given that various degrees of intellectual disability tend to impede

physical skills, the athleticism and coordination he exhibits throughout the movie are

particularly impressive. Forrest may have a tendency to be physically stiff, but he

consistently gets through this. To conclude, we can be as good and smart as Forrest

Gump in terms of the different bits of intelligence that we have, and we owe it to ourselves

to never be taken advantage of when someone pretends to arbitrate our intelligence.