Forrester and Jamal Became Friends in Finding Forrester
In Finding Forrester, two main characters, Jamal and William Forrester formed a
friendship. Jamal was a black boy lived in the South Bronx, where Jamal met William
Forrester. Forrester was a famous writer and wrote “Avalon Landing”. They became
curious of their own writing. Also, they had their own secrets and changed personality.
First of all, Jamal and Forrester got a curiosity about their writing. When Jamal
left his backpack in Forrester’s room, the old guy read Jamal’s writing, and the old guy
wrote his advice on the notes for Jamal. Finally, Jamal knew that the old guy was his
favorite writer. After, Forrester taught Jamal how to typewrite for Jamal’s writing.
Jamal could know how to write and how to use the typewriter. However, Jamal
wondered why Forrester stopped his own writing. The old guy told Jamal that
Forrester had a guilt about his older brother after the older brother passed away.
Second, Jamal and Forrester had their own secrets. Jamal had gifted ability in
writing, but Jamal did not want to show his intelligence in his high school class.
Jamal did not want to come someone into his room even though his mother too. Also,
Forrester thought that no one allowed in his room. However, Forrester allowed
Jamal’s visit, and the old guy gave Jamal his house key. Also, Forrester did not
want to go out after his old brother’s death. Forrester had guilt about his old brother,
because he wrote about his old brother’s life without his old brother’s permission.
Lastly, Jamal and Forrester changed their each personality. Jamal just wanted to
play basketball game, but he had his dream after he met Forrester. Jamal found his
identity from Forrester’s advice. Jamal felt that Forrester like his father. (Jamal이 Forrester를 아빠
처럼 느끼게 되었다) Forrester did not go out , but he went Yankee Stadium with Jamal. And,
Forrester trusted Jamal like his grandson. Forrester opened his mind and Jamal also did it.
In short, Forrester and Jamal became friends. Jamal’s writing skill improved after
Forrester’s teaching. Also, Forrester could go out after listening Jamal’s advice. They
helped each other and could satisfy themselves.