Mrs. Gump

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Mrs. Gump is Forrest Gump’s devoted and wise mother in the film and novel "Forrest Gump," known for her memorable sayings and strong influence on her son’s life.

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Mrs. Gump canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
literary character
appearsIn Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump (film)
linked to: Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump (novel)
linked to: Forrest Gump
appearsInGenre comedy-drama film
drama film
basedOnWork Forrest Gump (1986 novel)
linked to: Forrest Gump
causeOfDeath cancer (implied in film)
characterTrait devoted
protective
resilient
wise
child Forrest Gump
creator Winston Groom
deathStatus deceased (within story)
familyName Gump
famousQuote Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.
Stupid is as stupid does.
You have to do the best with what God gave you.
fictionalUniverse Forrest Gump universe
linked to: Forrest Gump
filmDirectorOfWorkAppearedIn Robert Zemeckis
filmReleaseYear 1994
firstAppearance Forrest Gump (novel, 1986)
linked to: Forrest Gump
firstFilmAppearance Forrest Gump (film, 1994)
linked to: Forrest Gump
gender female
givenName unknown
influences Forrest Gump
knownFor memorable sayings
strong influence on Forrest Gump’s life
languageOfWork English
medium film
novel
narrativeRole mentor figure
supporting character
nationality American
occupation boarding house owner
single mother
parentOfProtagonist Forrest Gump
portrayedBy Sally Field
relationshipToForrestGump mother
residence Greenbow, Alabama
teachesValue acceptance
moral integrity
perseverance
self-worth

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Forrest Gump character Mrs. Gump