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Artiste:
Is anger or otherwise more important in the BM movie?

Much can be said!!

Be delighted to get your comments,

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Merry Christmas and Gay Holidays to all on Bettermost and elsewhere in the world, and many hugs too!!

Front-Ranger:
My first reaction is to say that, yes, anger played an important role in the movie/story. It was because of anger that Ennis and Jack parted after they came down from the mountain. It was because of anger that they clashed with their families. It was because of anger that they had the confrontation at the lake. And it was because of anger that Jack ultimately died.


But, what is anger? When you strip away the trimmings, anger is fear.

Artiste:
Thanks Front-Ranger!

I agree with you.

Is anger only fear? Is it not also something else... as in many things?

Hugs!Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas and Gay Holidays to you and to all on Bettermost, and  on earth and in heaven!

Front-Ranger:
Primarily, yes. We are animals and the fear instinct is powerfully ingrained in animals to help us survive. Both as individuals and as a species. So the primitive parts of our brains have a tendency to take over whenever there is a threat of any kind. And when presented with anything different, collectively we have the tendency to respond with condemnation, which is anger (which is fear). We can even become fearful of our own selves, turning upon ourselves.

My belief is that there are really only two emotions, fear and love. I believe in the existence of love though I think it is rare.

Artiste:
Thanks Front-Ranger!

You sau that: My belief is that there are really only two emotions, fear and love. I believe in the existence of love though I think it is rare!
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May I say say to that: wow!! That is very powerful what you say!! I will re-read that often. Must confess, that I do not understand all of it!! Maybe you can add more?

Hugs!! Merry Christmas... Happy Holidays to you, your family and friends Front-Ranger!!

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