Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in English
Advisor
Margaret Case, Ph.D.
Abstract
Many critics might categorize Forrest Gump as a conservative movie since it both subtly and overtly promotes conservative ideology. However, that assessment fails to answer important questions (e.g., if the movie is purely conservative, why was it extremely popular across the entire country? And why does Forrest fall in love with a liberal?) This analysis reveals that the promotion of conservatism is actually alloyed with the promotion of a liberal value of acceptance, resulting in the movie’s promotion of “conservative" acceptance.
Recommended Citation
Emily, Rann, "Forrest Gump: Promoting “Conservative Acceptance”" (2012). English Theses. 80.
https://docs.rwu.edu/english_theses/80
