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Life and this movie are messy
Front-Ranger:
Another topic. I was just thinking recently about the scene where two Texans call Jack a "pissant" in front of his wife. And Jack complains of having to sleep in a tent that smells like cat piss, and also relieves himself in the woods before flicking his belt buckle in front of Ennis. What does this mean to the story, I wonder? Any ideas?
Penthesilea:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 24, 2006, 01:19:48 pm ---Another topic. I was just thinking recently about the scene where two Texans call Jack a "pissant" in front of his wife. And Jack complains of having to sleep in a tent that smells like cat piss, and also relieves himself in the woods before flicking his belt buckle in front of Ennis. What does this mean to the story, I wonder? Any ideas?
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More peeing (I didn't check if it was mentioned on this thread before):
Jack's father pi§§ed on him when he was a boy.
Ennis pees in the sink in the prologue.
(And let's not forget the peeing sheep ;))
I think the peeing adds to the story's realism as much as other things mentioned on this thread. And, again, it's Proulx-like: rough worded, unsentimental.
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on October 24, 2006, 01:37:02 pm ---More peeing (I didn't check if it was mentioned on this thread before):
Jack's father pi§§ed on him when he was a boy.
Ennis pees in the sink in the prologue.
(And let's not forget the peeing sheep ;))
I think the peeing adds to the story's realism as much as other things mentioned on this thread. And, again, it's Proulx-like: rough worded, unsentimental.
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I agree. It's just clear observation. People are animals. They stink, piss and when they mess around with anal sex, you get the scent of shit as well. Hard facts. Doesn't detract from them as humans though.
horo35:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 24, 2006, 01:19:48 pm ---Another topic. I was just thinking recently about the scene where two Texans call Jack a "pissant" in front of his wife. And Jack complains of having to sleep in a tent that smells like cat piss, and also relieves himself in the woods before flicking his belt buckle in front of Ennis. What does this mean to the story, I wonder? Any ideas?
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:laugh: Sorry Front but is that a serious question?? About all the pee in the story?? lol Dont mean to laugh but sounds funny. If it is serious I guess I really didn't think about something like that when I've seen or read the story.
Front-Ranger:
Yes, horo, it was a serious question, but if it made you laugh, then it accomplished two good purposes! I especially wonder at the scene where the two geezers call Jack a pissant. What is that all about, anyway??
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