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Gilbert Grape Family
In detail, describe all the family relationships in the Grape Household. (i.e. Gilbert and his mother, Gilbert and his sisters, Arnie and Gilbert, Arnie and his sisters, etc.) What role do each of them play in the household? How do they treat one another? Why do they behave the way they do?
The relationship between Gilbert and his mother is rocky. Although they both love and care for one another, Gilbert’s mother expects a lot from him. Gilbert has accepted the fact that he is now the man of the house ever since his father committed suicide, but he is very stressed by his overwhelming responsibility for his brother and two sisters. Gilbert, along with his siblings, is ashamed of his morbidly obese mother. Gilbert and his relationship with
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