I think the film pointed out that these successess were not meaningful to Gump. Throughout the film he talks of his love for Jenny and how he never understood the hoopla over his athletic, military, or financial 'success'. The simple things in life gave him pleasure the other things were window dressing. This is apparent throughout the film. Kristi =) KRISTINE GRADUATE STUDENT :) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SOCIOLOGY / GREENVILLE NC 27858 (919) 757-6883 * SUNSETS & MOUNTAIN TOPS-"THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE ^^^^^^^^^^ THINGS............................................." "ARGUE FOR YOUR LIMITATIONS AND THEY ARE YOURS." (RICHARD BACH) Bitnet: SOSCHACH@ECUVM1 Internet: [log in to unmask]