It's been a long time since I posted on this thread, since I was so behind on all my reading. But finally got caught up with the LS!
Couldn't help thinking that some of Dupree's thoughts right after his experience -- I'm gay because this happened, but.... I'm not gay because, but...... might be rather close to some of Ennis' conflicts over his relationship with Jack. Maybe his asking Ennis about it earlier is because he senses that kind of connection?
This is kind of OT, but one of the best comments to the LS I've read in awhile was right after Chapter 85, from a reader who often makes very perceptive comments:
I really truly believe that Jack would look upon this as a blessing that Ennis is living life and doing the things he always dreamed for Ennis. I think Jack would not be the kind of man to be selfish and want Ennis to live in misery the rest of his life. I think he is smiling down and giving his blessing on this.Now Ennis needs to work on that problem with the leg bone in his ear....