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Why Jack Quit Ennis

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nakymaton:

--- Quote from: Ellemeno on January 03, 2007, 04:01:24 pm ---I think maybe when Ennis says "Jack, I swear," he is telling Jack that in a do-over, Jack wouldn't have had to say, "Damn you, Ennis." 

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Because this time Ennis would swear and Jack wouldn't have to? (Someday I really am going to watch the movie and keep track of every time Jack swears. ;D )

serious crayons:

--- Quote from: nakymaton on January 03, 2007, 11:14:34 pm --- (Someday I really am going to watch the movie and keep track of every time Jack swears. ;D )
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Sounds like a fun new thread! Swearing as a metaphor. The hidden symbolism behind "goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation" and "son of a whoreson bitch." The changing shades of meaning that "Jack Fuckin Twist" undergoes in its three incarnations. And we already know who the dumbass mule is, right?

angry little lawyer:
I just "found" this thread and OMG I never reflected on the fact that while John C. Twist knew Ennis Del Mar by name, Randall was just "some rancher friend." I recently saw this movie again and was struck by the absolute cruelty of John Twist that I started crying. The only reason he's even mentioning the other "friend" is to wound Ennis. I hated him so much right then! >:(

serious crayons:
Happy Throwback Thursday!

Brown Eyes:
Nice bump K! This really was a smart thread/ discussion. It's fun to re-read it. :)

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