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Would Ennis Commit Suicide?
dly64:
--- Quote from: Marge_Innavera on August 09, 2006, 12:42:03 pm ---In short, my guess would be that Ennis might change a lot over the years, might even find someone else but given the human psyche's resistance to change, we couldn't expect to see him at the Gay Games or becoming any kind of social butterfly. :)
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That is an understatement!
I argue, however, that Ennis becomes more isolative and bitter after Jack dies. I don’t see him making any significant changes. Ennis does recognize, however, how his own actions have caused hurt and disappointment towards the ones he has loved (when he agrees to go to Junior’s wedding). But Ennis will always have guilt, anger and fear. He realizes, in a heartbreaking and final way, that he frittered away 20 years.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: nic on August 09, 2006, 12:08:13 pm ---Sorry, I can't recall it as it was in the early days. It was quite detailed about the plans Ennis made going up to the mountain. It wasn't Jeff's, although I do like his story :) Not sure if it was A Dying Wind as I can't find that one to compare. I'll check around a bit more and post again if I find it. Sorry to have piqued your curiosity and not following through.
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Thanks, nic. Much obliged! :)
~J.
jpwagoneer1964:
I don't think Ennis woud have ever even thought of suicide. He had dealt with great loss early in his life and he was able to deal with it. He was able to count his blessings, had two daughters, and experenced the love of a lfetime. He knew how to 'stand it'.
JT:
IMO, I don't think Ennis would commit suicide, but I don't think he'll live to be that old either. He does have his daughters to look forward to and maybe see both their marriages. Perhaps, even see his grandchildres growing up, but after that, he'll slowly waste away. After all, his other half is gone and it's a matter of time before the living half will follow.
dly64:
--- Quote from: JT on August 28, 2006, 11:53:38 pm ---After all, his other half is gone and it's a matter of time before the living half will follow.
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Interesting analogy. It makes me sad ... but I think there is truth there!
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