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Did Ennis Flirt?
optom3:
--- Quote from: atz75 on June 06, 2008, 10:42:59 am ---
The question about whether or not Ennis flirted (even subconsciously on his part) is of particular interest I think because it dovetails with a question many folks have about how Jack calculated the risk involved in making the move he did at the beginning of the TS1 encounter. I mean the clues he must have been picking up leading up to TS1 must have somehow indicated to him that there was a good chance Ennis would respond to Jack's "first move" in a positive way.
I think many aspects of this question have probably been hashed out before, but I still think it's interesting to ponder what exactly led Jack to be so brave in that particular move.
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You may be a sinner but I aint yet had the opportunity,always strikes me as pretty well a direct come on.I don't even think it is subtle.If I think of myself saying that to someone, I know I would be inferring I am here and available.I might not make the move myself, but I am open to you.More subtle is the fact that Jack manages to make Ennis talk and smile,he must find that encouraging too.
When people fall in love as well as lust,they generally connect on several levels,shared humour, ideas and of course the physical attraction.No one it would appear has brought out the Lighter hearted side of Ennis,in the way that Jack does.That has to be a an indication to Jack that at least on one level the 2 have made a significant connection.
Lust is the easy bit, but to truly draw a person out of themselves is to create a very real bond.Ennis in the SS feels he could" paw the white out of the moon".He is so happy that he is almost high.I wouldn't mind betting, that is the first time Ennis has ever felt such pure unadulterated joy. I love that phrase and I absolutely love Jack for making Ennis feel that way.
Would that we could all have someone who could take us to such heights. I think in real life ,that Matilda made Heath feel like that,so thank goodness he experienced the unbelievable high that undiluted pure love brings,
Artiste:
Unconscious ?
At least, some of Ennis flirtations are conscious !!
Au revoir,
hugs!
Gabreya:
Yeah. Ennis flirted. But it was kept a little bit underwraps.
Oh, if y'all don't mind me adding, the scene where Ennis is bathing nude in the background and Jack was trying hard not to look while cutting potatoes, I heard someone saying that Ennis in a way was sort of inticing Jack. You know, he would've gone down the creek and bathed but no. He was really comfortable aroud his co-worker/friend/soon-to-be beau. Usually he was so shy and introverted that he shoted away from people he wasn't really comfortable with. But, Jack, he felt free and he was attracted to him for sure.
Hey, it's good that he actually fet comfortable for once in his life, though.
Artiste:
Gabreya, I love what you say here:
the scene where Ennis is bathing nude in the background and Jack was trying hard not to look while cutting potatoes, I heard someone saying that Ennis in a way was sort of inticing Jack.
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And I agree with you and that saying !!
Do you think that Ennis flirted right away when he first saw Jack ?
Au revoir,
hugs!
Brown Eyes:
--- Quote from: Gabreya on August 01, 2008, 01:35:50 pm ---Yeah. Ennis flirted. But it was kept a little bit underwraps.
Oh, if y'all don't mind me adding, the scene where Ennis is bathing nude in the background and Jack was trying hard not to look while cutting potatoes, I heard someone saying that Ennis in a way was sort of inticing Jack. You know, he would've gone down the creek and bathed but no. He was really comfortable aroud his co-worker/friend/soon-to-be beau. Usually he was so shy and introverted that he shoted away from people he wasn't really comfortable with. But, Jack, he felt free and he was attracted to him for sure.
Hey, it's good that he actually fet comfortable for once in his life, though.
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That's a really interesting point Gabreya. :) Ennis's comfort and decision to remain physically close to Jack certainly do indicate how at ease he feels with Jack by that stage.
And, it is worth wondering if, in the way back of his mind... whether he did realize he was being inticing to Jack. I doubt it would be something he was completely conscious of at that stage.
One practical reason why he may have remained close to camp is that he may have wanted the access to the hot water warmed up by the fire.
But, in any case, your point is certainly a good one.
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