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A Rhetorical Analysis of Forrest Gump from the Perspective of Triangle Theory
ZHENG Yan-mei
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2020.12.018
Guangzhou University of Commerce, Guangzhou, China
Human activities could never escape from the domain of communication theories. Rhetorical theory has been considered as the basic art of persuasion, which covers various discourses in different fields including films in the media. The film of Forrest Gump has been defined as a rhetorical piece from the perspective of communication theories. This essay attempts to cultivate the depth of the film theme by using the rhetorical theory with evidence, identifying three critical element: pathos, ethos, and logos. In the film Forrest Gump, pathos refers to the unconditional love and simplicity of the characters; Ethos confirms the credibility by examples such as historical connections; and logo is supported by the evidence in accordance to the law of causality. The analysis is a positive inspection with truth messages and considerable thoughts, which have to some extend cultivated the theme of love and simplicity, suggesting Forrest Gump is indeed a good movie worth watching.
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