After watching Pay It Forward, it was easy to parallel elements from the movie to communication in general. Similarities between the cycle of paying it forward and communication can be easily discussed through all of the definitions of communication. For the purpose of this paper, I will link one of the oldest definitions of communication and paying to forward, to show the parallelism. The ancient definition of communication defines communication as: the act of mutual giving and receiving. This act of mutual giving and receiving is very apparent in the story told in the movie.

In order to communicate it is necessary for both people to, be willing to receive information and furthermore then be willing and able to give information, which is what was necessary for the project Trevor created in the movie. The process is not as quite as simplistic as it may seem. There's a...