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Brown Eyes:
Prior to TS1 do you think any of Ennis's behavior or statements could be perceived as forms of flirting?  Even if he's not entirely aware of himself at this early stage... are his desires betraying themselves despite any of Ennis's conscious efforts?

And, if not before TS1... are there points later in the film (or story) that could be perceived as flirtatious on Ennis's part?

mariez:
Hmm....that's interesting Amanda.    One thing I always noticed in the movie is that he asks to borrow Jack's lighter when they're in the bar - not a huge thing, I know.  But since we see him smoking when he's alone outside the trailer, we know he must have his own matches.  I guess we could say it's just a matter of convenience to use Jack's lighter, but maybe subconsciously he's already trying to make some kind of connection with Jack?  Or maybe I'm reading too much into it.   I'll have to ponder this some more.....

Marie

Ellemeno:
Marie, I think that's a great point.  It's a classic way to open a conversation with someone one is attracted to.

LauraGigs:
An interesting thing there is that when their hands touch (as Jack hands the lighter over), Ennis clears his throat and looks around self-consciously, as if thinking, "hope no one else in the room caught that spark". 

Ellemeno:

--- Quote from: LauraGigs on June 05, 2008, 11:14:31 pm ---An interesting thing there is that when their hands touch (as Jack hands the lighter over), Ennis clears his throat and looks around self-consciously, as if thinking, "hope no one else in the room caught that spark". 

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"That thing grabs hold of us..."

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