What’s Eating Gilbert Grape by Jessie Gilfillen

Call to Adventure

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Gilbert’s a young man, who is taking care of his very much obsess mother and mentally challenged little brother. HE keeps running away from his problems since his father committed suicide.

Ordinary World

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Before Gilbert’s father committed suicide, everything in life was perfect. His family was happy and had a mother who loved them and had a father who did too.

Meeting the mentor

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Gilbert meets a girl named, Becky and she hangs out with him, for a little while.

Crossing the threshold

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Soon Gilbert’s realizes how important Arnie is to him, along with how important his mom is to him as well.

Trials and Failures

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While Gilbert was trying to get Arnie a bath, Arnie was making Gilbert struggle, and out of pure frustration, he backhanded Arnie and soon after he ran out, he felt like he failed as an older brother.

Growth and new skills

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Gilbert growled to love and be patient now that his mother has passed away. He soon moved in with Becky and her mother.

Changes

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Gilbert’s attitude and his soul has changed. He used to be overwhelmed and would get upset easily. Now his patient and happy, he is now happy with Becky.

Atonement

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Gilbert confessed to someone that he was upset with his life.