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ENGLISH ESSAY“HOW DOES THE FILM, “WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?” ANSWER THAT QUESTION?

The film ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ encompasses many issues that answer that question. There are countless issues that bother Gilbert in the film which are hassling him and are hindering him from living a ‘normal’ life. Issues such as the amount of responsibility he has, the fact that he can’t leave Endora, his relationships with Becky and his affair with Mrs Carver are all frustrating and obstructing him from moving on.
Gilbert has the responsibility of looking after Arnie, as he is mentally handicapped. He looks after Arnie because he is his brother ad also he feels that he is responsible for what happens to his family members. Arnies dependence on...

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