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TOTW 03/09: What Was the Attraction?
Katie77:
That was wonderful Buffy......
Katie77:
I dont agree that Ennis had anything sexual on his mind, until TS1.
Katie77:
--- Quote from: HerrKaiser on May 26, 2009, 06:43:36 pm ---that's a female view of a man's experience. Both in the SS and the film, ennis' inner self-doubt and yearnings were subtle and typical of a man in his situation. Again, good reading in the modern manhood blog.
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Yes, I agree, its my point of view, but not necessarily a "woman's" point of view, maybe more a "straight" point of view.
If a straight person, man or woman, started watching that movie, not knowing a single thing about the story, I doubt if they would have seen any sexual attraction from Ennis. It would not be in our phsych to think of it.
They might notice a bit of extra touchy feely from Jack, though.
Just my POV.
ohiomyown:
--- Quote from: HerrKaiser on May 26, 2009, 07:14:33 pm ---Fair enough. but, we do know that both men were, in fact, inclined toward homosexuality. At 19, they were within their peak years of sexual motivation. Their location, situations, knowledge and awareness bases inhibited much direct or overt expressions, and that is what made the story so filled with anticipation--when, where, how, how much would their initial attraction lead?
I feel confident that neither ennis or jack would have responded positively to the other had their been a 'gayness' about his character or behavior. No way. It was outward shroud of masculinity with a difficult to determine undercurrent of sexual allure and curiousity that led to step two, imo and experience.
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Personally, Jeff, I want to hear more details about the undercurrents of sexual allure . . in your experience! :-*
JKaiser
ohiomyown:
--- Quote from: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 05:20:24 pm ---That was wonderful Buffy......
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Buffymon ! I agree with Katie , This was lovely. You are quite talented . . .
Judy
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