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Carving up the Two Old Birds
Meryl:
I know, Carla, we've been at it awhile, and our wheels are still turning! Glad you took the time to read and post. :-*
Lynne:
I was just talkin the other day (tongue-in-cheek) about "ritual turkey carving", and look what I come across! :D
*bump*
Artiste:
Symbols ??
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: ruthlesslyunsentimental on July 03, 2006, 02:26:16 am --- This is further reinforced by the Basque. The Basque is a very important character in the early part of the film. He’s there to clue Ennis in on timing. The only time restriction that Ennis has on the mountain is to meet the Basque every Friday at noon. The one time we see Ennis meet the Basque for deliveries, the Basque tells Ennis that it’s too early in the summer for soup (to be sick of beans) – he’s telling Ennis that it’s too early in Ennis’ development to start a relationship with Jack – Ennis tried to order soup – a sexual relationship with Jack -- but was stuck with beans – a friendship relationship with Jack – but it’s too early for him. Likewise, when Ennis asks why he didn’t get the spuds in this delivery, he’s told that there are none. There isn’t a potato yet for Jack to peel – metaphorically, Jack is not yet ready either. It’s immediately after the Basque scene that Ennis is confronted by the bear and is thrown from his horse, who was spooked. Ennis was confronted by his fears and was spooked and he, himself, was thrown. Immediately after Jack peels his potato (he’s getting ready to go further with Ennis) is the ‘yee-haw’ scene where Jack sees his opening – the sad pall brought down on their conversation by Ennis telling Jack that “Hell, that’s the most I’ve spoke in a year.” And Jack takes his opening, and does his little mating dance for Ennis – Yee-Haw!
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Here is the spot where ClancyPants (ruthlessly, in another incarnation) spoke about the meaning of the Basque's comment, "It's too early to be sick of beans."
Thanks for reviving this topic, Artiste!
Front-Ranger:
A great read for Thanksgiving!
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