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A line from the SS thst intrigues me
Monika:
A bit OT, but this reminded me of a line that I did notice and wonder about the first time I read the novel.
I didn't understand what the line "who hadn't rolled his own" (I'm reciting from memory, but I believe it is how it goes) actually meant, so I decided to ask, I believe it was Pete, during the Wyoming trip last year. I think it was on the first day we met...
When he started to explain, I wished the earth would just disappear under my feet and swallow me... :laugh:
Kerry:
--- Quote from: retropian on July 03, 2009, 10:45:30 pm ---I love this idea! Great food for thought. I love how the differing ideas and interpretations of BBM complement each other. The thought that their coming together on paper is a metaphor for marriage is just great. It adds another dimension to the much discussed Genesis motif where Aguirre is a stand in for God who brings together Adam and Eve (J&E) and plants them in Eden (BBM). That he is marrying them to each other is just lovely.
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Up until this very moment I always thought it meant that J&E came together on paper as members of Aguire's staff list, for pay purposes. But now that I've read this thread, I'm not so sure any more. I much prefer the above interpretation now. Such wonderful food for thought. Excellent thread.
Katie77:
--- Quote from: Buffymon on July 08, 2009, 04:14:21 pm ---A bit OT, but this reminded me of a line that I did notice and wonder about the first time I read the novel.
I didn't understand what the line "who hadn't rolled his own" (I'm reciting from memory, but I believe it is how it goes) actually meant, so I decided to ask, I believe it was Pete, during the Wyoming trip last year. I think it was on the first day we met...
When he started to explain, I wished the earth would just disappear under my feet and swallow me... :laugh:
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OK OK.....what does it mean?
Monika:
--- Quote from: Katie77 on July 09, 2009, 01:58:13 am ---OK OK.....what does it mean?
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roll his own = masturbate
And Jack didn´t have to. (because he had other who helped him out, so to speak)
Kerry:
--- Quote from: Buffymon on July 09, 2009, 02:03:09 am --- roll his own = masturbate
And Jack didn´t have to. (because he had other who helped him out, so to speak)
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Yep, that's how I understand it. Jack was sleeping around, while Ennis was amusing himself, fantasizing about Jack.
Ennis remained true to Jack (with men). Alas, Jack did not return the compliment.
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