In intense situations, a person's instinctual reaction causes him/her to react for self- preservation, whether that means taking flight or taking a stand. My inference about running happens to be your either scared to death or your standing up for yourself which makes you not look like a coward.
Henry's running is different from Forest's running. Henry ran because he was scared of the battles he had to face. He felt horrible. Forest Gump left, because he was made to and for Jenny the one he loved. I say it's two different meanings why they ran.
Henry and Forest close to the end of the book and movie it turned out good. Henry found pride and was in a better state of mind he was dedicated and kept firing his gun. Forest was thrilled he made his way back to Jenny at the end, but Jenny died. He was sad at the beginning about leaving Jenny however, she convinced him it was for the best. I think no matter how bad the situation is it ends up good.
Henry and Forest are the same but different. It started out bad and scary and got good at the end, but they dealt with it in different ways.
