Forest Gump
... cards are. The word money comes from the Latin word “Moneta” which was a nickname for the Goddess Judo who warned people when they are doing something wrong. Money means a payment. It is important to each other Name: ___________________ DUE: _______________ Title of Novel: ____________________________ Author: ___________________________ Summary of the Novel The summary must include the first chapter of the novel selected and a summary of the cover. (50 words) The story of “Forest Gump” is a comic novel that tells the story of a man who is nowhere near perfect however experiences the days of his life to the fullest. He knows he is not the smartest or brightest individual, but he wants to be accepted by everyone with what he accomplishes. In the first chapter, Forest explains how many people treat him differently in a small town located in Nebraska, because of his learning disabilities. He has gone to a “special” school all his life and it finally changes when he gets asked to play for a real high school’s football team because of his height. He tries to manage his new lifestyle by impressing students and teachers. What attracted you to this novel? (50 words) What attracted ...