Bonnie Grape is the mother of Gilbert, Amy, Ellen, and Arnie. After her husband committed suicide by hanging himself in the basement seven years ago, Bonnie developed severe depression. Her depression has resulted in her becoming morbidly obese and home-ridden. As a result of her condition, the other members of the Grape family are forced to be her caregivers. Additionally, Gilbert and Amy, the two oldest siblings, have taken on parental roles as a result of her inability to provide for her children.
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