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Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
RonitR:
--- Quote from: notBastet on November 07, 2006, 12:32:00 am ---Hi all!
Am I the only one with sympathy for Jeeves?
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Nope, I'm right there with you.
I really respect his behaviour - he made it very clear that he is interested in Jeremy, but is stil the perfect gentlemen - he doesn't push, accepts "no" as no, doesn't try to manipulate or take advantage of Jeremy's confusion and depression - he really is a good friend...
His comment about "not being a gentlemen but knowing to play the part" just broke my heart. If a "gentlemen" is judged by his behaviour rather than his social status - Jeeves is every inch a gentlemen...
Oh well, we'll have to wait and see...
RonitR:
Hi MagicMountain,
Thank you for your words - they are beautiful.
I too wandered on top of my own mountain, and I, too, finally had to come down to get on with RL. It's so reassuring to know that I am not alone in the experience.
However - I will never, can never, accepts Jack's death in the context of the film. :'(
You so eloquently captured the essence of the film's tragedy IMHO "Jack represented the water of life (hope, love, happiness, union with the spiritual dimension) in this parched landscape that Ennis thirsted for but would not drink" . Ennis is unable to grasp what was being offered to him - until it is much too late.
I have the film on DVD, but still stop it after their final confrontation. Can't bear to re-watch what happened afterwards, especially knowing how it will end, Jack's death, Ennis heartbreak and loneliness (and a too late realization of what Jack had actually meant for him, felt for him....)
souxi:
--- Quote from: richardg49 on November 06, 2006, 07:56:42 pm ---Hi all - I decided that I've been lurking here long enough and it was time to join in the fun, especially all the discussion about who Dupree should get together with.
Here's my suggestion, which you can throw around as much as you like - Louise, have you considered the story-line possibility that Dupree's car gets engine problems, and Ennis advises Dupree to takes it to his trusty radiator repairman, Nate? Dupree and Nate together could almost be a mirroring of Ellery and Ennis, perhaps?
Comments, anyone?
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Well hello Richard, welcome to Bettermost. Nice to have you with us. You,ll meet June eventually. ::) ::) Mornin June huni. ;) :-* Mornin peeps. I,ts a really foggy day today..had to put my headlights on to take the kids to school. I love all this speculation about Dupree. I cant really decide who his "first time" should be with tbh. I,ll just wait and see what fiendish plot Louise comes up with. I know it,ll be fiendish because she keeps doing her evil laughs lol. And then you just KNOW she,s up to something. ;) ;) ;) ;D :laugh:
Bigheart:
--- Quote from: RonitR on November 07, 2006, 03:15:22 am ---Nope, I'm right there with you.
I really respect his behaviour - he made it very clear that he is interested in Jeremy, but is stil the perfect gentlemen - he doesn't push, accepts "no" as no, doesn't try to manipulate or take advantage of Jeremy's confusion and depression - he really is a good friend...
His comment about "not being a gentlemen but knowing to play the part" just broke my heart. If a "gentlemen" is judged by his behaviour rather than his social status - Jeeves is every inch a gentlemen...
Oh well, we'll have to wait and see...
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I'm right there with you. Perfectly worded, thanks :)
Bigheart:
You can never forget someone like Jack and some part of you will always yearn for him. That is true for Ennis. It is true for me and true for many of the readers of this story. Jack also represents joy, love and hope in this life. In seeking those things in the earthly realm with Ellery, I believe Ennis - and the readers of this story - are honouring what Jack stands for in his life and ours.
OH God Jo, this part made me cry my eyes out :'(
I'll NEVER forget Jack, ever. He will always be in my heart. Thank you
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