![]() There were quite a few stereotypes in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and most of them were very common among people today. He is very capable of finding the water tower on his own, he is able to speak and express his wants and needs clearly, and he is also able to communicate clearly with others. Although, in some cases, this may be a true statement, in Arnie’s case, it is not true at all. Also, another inaccuracy I would like to point out from the movie is when his family member’s think and say that Arnie is totally helpless. Although, Arnie does do things over and over again, such as climbing the water tower in town, and does not learn from being reprimanded, but that in the least does not make him crazy. Sure, they may do things out of the ordinary, or do things that we as regular people may not find acceptable to do, but that does not make them crazy, it just makes them different from us.Įveryone is different from each other in one way or another, but that definitely does not make them crazy. Individuals with disabilities are not crazy. Another inaccuracy in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape is that several times throughout the movie, Arnie’s younger sister, Ellen calls Arnie crazy. ![]() There are many things that can be done for an individual with developmental disabilities as long as they are taken care of properly. Having a disability is not a death sentence, and even though the movie was set back in the early 1990’s, I don’t think doctor’s views on developmental disabilities such as Arnie’s have changed much since that time. One of the most ridiculous inaccuracies that were stated in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape happened within the first couple minutes of the movie when Gilbert, the narrator, says that the Doctor said that Arnie would not live past the age of 10, and that he could now go any day now. I believe that that is accurate because anyone who cares for a family member with a disability needs a break sometimes, and without the occasional break or help from another family member, it can be very strenuous to one’s own health. ![]() It was obvious at times throughout the movie that Arnie did have a negative impact on the lives of the members of the Grape family and sometimes they just did not want to be bothered because it was just too much for them. At times, families with a child who has a disability feel as though their child is nothing but a large burden to their life.Īs sad as it may sound, it is the truth in most cases and it was very true especially with the Grape family. Also, the second accuracy within the film was the way that the family sometimes treated Arnie like he was a nuisance. His portrayal of an individual with disabilities was spot on and I believe that anyone familiar with working with individuals with disabilities similar to Arnie’s would be proud of DiCaprio’s performance in the movie. ![]() The performance of Arnie Grape, played by Leonardo DiCaprio was very believable and consistent throughout the entire film. Accuracies, Inaccuracies, Stereotypes In What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, there were many things about the movie that were very truthful. They are always arguing, and all of their arguments seem to revolve around one thing Arnie. It is evident throughout the movie the stress the Grape family is under. Grape and the reason for the depression and current condition of their mother. Although it is obvious that Bonnie does feel guilty about leaving the care of Arnie completely up to her children, it is at times apparent throughout the movie that Bonnie and the children make it sound like Arnie may be the cause behind the death of Mr.
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