Gilbert Grape Family Analysis

The Grape family includes Gilbert, Amy, Arnie, Ellen and Larry who are all siblings. Their parents, Bonnie and Arnie, have both passed away. The family live in a small rural community named Endora, without much income and resources. The family are trying to transition into a better life and start over new after the passing of their mother.
Family Members
Gilbert
Gilbert is the middle child of the family. He works at Lamson’s Grocery store in town, which doesn’t get many customers. He has good relationships with everyone in his family except for his little sister Ellen and his Mother. His strongest relationship remains with Arnie as he acts like a father figure for him. Gilbert likes to put everyone first and always tries to remain optimistic

Talking about his father’s death, Gilbert doesn’t believe he was really there as a person, even before he passed away. Gilbert’s relationship with his mum was a little bit different. During the prime years she was alive, he always thought of her as a joke. He referred to her as a “beached whale” and allowed kids to peak into the house to take a look at her. However, after a night away, Gilbert took a step aside and grew out of that notion. Instead, he started telling his mum that he would no longer hurt her. Once his mum passed, officials were trying to figure out how they would get her out of the house, ideas of the National Guard by the emergency officials and Ellen feared a crane. Instead of making her a laughing stock in front of the town after she had passed away, Gilbert decided to burn the house down with his mum inside. Becky Gilbert created a close friendship / dating relationship with a traveler named Becky. Becky also created a trusting and close relationship with Arnie. One would argue when Arnie bought Becky into the home to meet Bonnie, it sparked some encouragement into her. Becky’s parents have also gotten a divorce and are constantly on the move. Therefore, Becky is educated in many areas and has traveled all