Monday, July 23, 2012

22. What's Eating Gilbert Grape? by Peter Hedges



Q1.When People feel trapped by their circumstances, especially in their families, how do they typically respond? How should they respond? Is life fair?  They typically respond by lashing out at their love ones like Gilbert does in the book.  They should realize that life is a bitch and there is nothing you can do about it besides keep your head up and appreciate the good times.  And life is certainly not fair.

2. What do Gilbert and his sisters do after their mother dies?  They burn down the house with her inside because they know because of her size people will make fun of her and they don't want that.

3. What made the story work?  The book was an easy read.  Very interesting, funny, and unexpected.  It dealt with issues facing those who fill trapped by their family or place in society.

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