Blog Assignment #7: Metaphors in Media/ Creating Reality

If I were to incorporate Forrest Gump into an event from the 21^st century, I would put him on the plane from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. I chose this because it was a huge historical event that has drastically changed the stability of foreign affairs for the future. The scene that I think would be most appropriate for Forrest to be in would be him sitting next to one of the terrorist bombers on the plane. His jovial personality would lead Forrest to greet the terrorist with benevolence and altruism. This scene would be just like the scene in the movie where Forrest is sitting on the bus stop bench talking to anyone about anything. The conversation between Forrest and the terrorist would consist of Forrest talking about his time in the Vietnam War, his mother, and Jenny. The terrorist may seem uninterested or aloof, however he would really be listening and thinking about the irony of the conversation. Forrest would not think twice about to whom he was talking to. The flight would just be an opportunity for Forrest to open up to someone in a confined setting, regardless of whom the person was. The scene would first start when walking through security, and focus on Forrest’s buoyancy when stepping onto the plane. After the attacks, Forrest would help people with an open mind and open heart. Of course, in the movie the attacks would not have been as drastic as they were in real life in order for Forrest to survive and be able to help people the way he would in any other situation. His devotion to the nation and his unbiased views would lead him to help anyone in need.