On June 6, 1943, in Greenbow, Alabama, an unexpected hero was born with a twisted spine and strong legs. Forrest Gump is not an expected conventional hero, but his accolades and accomplishments suggest otherwise. A hero is someone who inspires and instills good morals in others through his courageous and exceptional actions. Forrest demonstrates these characteristics several times during his heroic journey. Whether it's diplomatic ping-pong, fighting in the Vietnam War, becoming a local football legend at the University of Alabama, or donating money to the family of a deceased friend, Forrest influenced many people through his selfless and charitable acts. Joseph Campbell's monomyth consists of the following stages: taking place in an ordinary world, a call to adventure, the refusal of said call, meeting a mentor, crossing the threshold, trials and tribulations, an approach to final challenge, a trial, a reward, the journey home, a purification or resurrection into the normal world and a return home with the abilities to alter the world in which he lives. Many heroes follow this journey and Forrest Gump is no exception. A hero is defined as: A person, usually a man, who is admired or idealized for his courage, exceptional achievements or noble qualities (Oxford). This definition can be modified to incorporate many perspectives of a "hero". Two people's idea of ​​a hero may be similar, but the exact identity in their respective perspectives will vary. In my opinion, it only takes an average man to put a coat on a shivering child in the street to go from average to hero. Forrest Gump is a hero because he goes the extra mile, exceeds everyone's expectations of him, like when he was young and got his leg brace... middle of paper.. .and his genuine kindness extends further. than just treating the President of the United States like a normal person, even if Forrest Gump ignores different people's "problems." At the University of Alabama, two African American students are accepted after a huge ordeal for black people attending universities with white people due to the senseless racism experienced in the United States of America. As the two African American students walked up the stairs, one of them dropped a book and Forrest rushed among the police and rioters to pick up the book and hand it to the student of color who had let him down. Forrest's ignorance certainly contributes to his selflessness and generosity towards people who are different (during the era of American history the film was based on), however, it is one of his traits that makes him him a true unexpected hero..