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Mr Carver walks alongside the boys, shouting with disappointment. “Abe didn’t give up until he was dead! You don’t give up till you’re dead, boys. Boys!” […] It’s time for the costume parade, and the contestants line up to file by the judges. […] An aging stereo system blares “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” as the contestants march past. As Arnie floats by the judges, the others keep their distance; one mother holds back her son. The judges have reached their decision. Before they announce the “results”, the mayor tells us that all of the costumes were great, that “all the kids are winners.” If that is the case, then please tell me why we even bother having prizes and ribbons. If everyone is a winner, then what is the point? I will tell you what the point is – and I will tell you because I think you might be able to understand. The point is that the man making the announcement, the mayor of this town, Jerry Gaps, is lying. Not all of the costumes were good. Most, in fact, look like putridity, if that’s a word. We should be embarrassed by our attempt at patriotism. (From: Peter Hedges, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? ) 85 90 95 100 Statements T F First four words 0 Endora is a very remote place in Iowa. ✘ The town is packed 1 The costumes worn at the parade lack originality and attention to detail. 2 The narrator likes the Abraham Lincoln costume. 3 More than one person is dressed as Washington Crossing the Delaware. 4 The narrator is proud of the recognition Arnie receives for his costume. 5 Arnie knocks down three children with his boat. 6 The Carver boys give up halfway through. 7 The narrator is appalled by the jury’s lack of honesty. Story elements Describe the setting, the characters and the plot of the story. The birth of the US List the costumes that were entered for the parade and find some background information on the historical persons behind them. Attitudes Underline words and phrases in the text which describe the narrator’s attitude towards the townspeople and his hometown. Gilbert Grape: The film – A review   WG 1 Watch the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio and write a review for an online film magazine giving your own critical opinion. In your review, you should: • outline the plot of the film in a short summary • analyse three scenes that were particularly impressing • make suggestions and recommendations for other viewers Write a review of about 250/400 words . Give your review a title . 3  4  5  6  43 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigen um des Verlags öbv