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What did Forrest Gump do at college?
Forrest Gump attended the University of Alabama and played in the football team, having impressed Coach Bear Bryant with his amazing ability to run. While there, he witnesses the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door by Governor George Wallace.
Why did Jenny get in trouble at her college in Forrest Gump?
Forrest discovers while in boot camp that Jenny has posed for Playboy while wearing her college sweater, which leads to her being expelled.
What did Forrest leave at Jenny’s grave?
Forrest tells Jenny’s grave that their son is doing just fine and that he’s taking good care of him. Forrest Jr. has written a letter for his mom, but he doesn’t want his dad to read it. Forrest just leaves the letter at Jenny’s grave.
What was the gift that Jenny gives to Forrest?
Before they went their separate ways again in the morning, Forrest gave Jenny his Medal of Honor, saying “I got it just by doing what you told me to do,” since Jenny told him to just run away instead of being brave in combat.
How did Forrest pay for college?
Forrest pays for college through a football scholarship. The colleges heyday in football was January 1, 1962.
What does Forrest discover about Jenny at boot camp?
Forrest discovers while in boot camp that Jenny has posed for Playboy while wearing her college sweater, which leads to her being expelled. As a result of her photos however, she is hired to perform and sing in a strip club under the name Bobbie Dylan.
What happened to Forrest Gump and Jenny in high school?
Forrest and Jenny would remain close through their high school years, with Jenny continuing to urge Forrest to run, screaming “Run Forrest, run!” when bullies pursued him — this time in a truck. Following high school, the two attend separate colleges – Jenny, an all girls college that Forrest often visits.
How did Forrest meet Jenny in the forest?
Jenny and Forrest first meet on the bus to school when she invites him to sit with her, which Forrest gratefully accepts (as none of the other students would let him sit with them). During their early years, Jenny acts as Forrest’s only friend and ally. The two often sit in a large oak tree after school.
Why did Jenny get fired from the club?
Forrest beats up the men and tries to carry Jenny out the door to which she angrily breaks free and shoves her guitar at him — walking off stage nude and causing laughter in the crowd and Jenny gets fired. Outside of the club, Jenny scolds Forrest for trying to protect her.