Hi Barb,
I checked those three scenes on my DVD a few minutes ago.
I'll give you the first one. But I don't think he even begins to feel insecure until Ennis responds with,
"Like I say, me and Alma's gettin' married in November, ... , you?"
Well, this in the beginning of the scene. First thing said is: "Give it some gas", then "I can't believe I left my damned shirt up there."
And Jack is clearly uncomfortable about Ennis's remark (no wonder), answers only with a lukewarm "Right"
Next he asks Ennis about next summer. And while doing so (
before Ennis's answer about
marrying Alma), you can see and hear in his facial expression and voice his doubts, insecurity and
hopes. He is clearly and understandably anxious about what Ennis might say.
But I can't give you the second one. I don't think it occurs to him to make any kind of a move
with her until he learns of all the money her Daddy has. He's aware she's checking him out, but he's
not attracted to her. I kind of think he's hoping she'll dance with someone else and leave him alone
until he hears about the money.
Again, I have a different impression. I think he is intrigued by and interested in her sassy appearance before he knows about the money (the looks he gives her along with her hat and in the bar before he asks the barkeeper about her). But if he's indeed insecure or just undecided is arguable. I believe it's both.
Another exapmle: the morning after TS1.
I agree with you that compared to Ennis, Jack is wonderful self-confident. He is remarkably comfortable in his skin measured by his time and upbringing. But "never appears the least bit insecure" - sorry, I still can't agree with that.
"It is my feeling that a story is not finished until it is read, and that the reader finishes it through his or her life experience, prejudices, world view and thoughts." - Annie ProulxShe and Ang indeed gave us a whole lot to fill in with our own experiences etc., didn't they? No wonder after so many months we still find things to discuss and to dis/-agree about.
Gotta agree with you *wholeheartedly* on this one. The combination of that slate blue shirt and that faded red bandana with his coloring is KILLER. I swear I feel my heart flutter just a tiny bit every time he first sports that combo.
Here ya go: