He enters the Army because the recruiter comes up to him after graduation. He becomes famous after running across the country just because he had a whim to start running. He even starts the shrimp boat because that was his plan during the Army when Bubba suggested it. The majority of adults take time and consideration in these decisions, but Forrest tends to fall into these things and then doesn't question them. He is very accepting of whatever comes his way and doesn't like to question his current situation or wonder about the future. When the Army recruiter comes up to Forrest and his mother after graduation he asks, "Have you given any thought to your future?," while handing him a brochure. As the man walks away Forrest responds, "Thought?" This shows his lack of consideration to future plans. During their time in college, Forrest goes to visit Jenny and when she tells him about her dream of becoming "somebody," he doesn't understand and can't grasp what she's talking about. He lacks in this area and in many ways Forrest is behind as far as developmental levels. Physically, however, he is right on target. Early adulthood is a time where people are at their strongest, tallest, and healthiest levels. Forrest fits into this perfectly. He plays football in college, runs across the country, carries his entire Army group out of danger, and generally stays free of health problems. This advancement in physical development helps him to function in