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The mettle of a man
Front-Ranger:
Abso-effen-lutely, Artiste. The need for an anchor in this world knows no gender and no orientation. That was the big message of the movie, in my humble opinion. Not only do people of all stripes need a loving partner to anchor them, but they deserve to have it. Our inalienable rights are to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, not necessarily in that order!
Artiste:
Wow Front-Ranger!!
What makes it so hard to find that person?
How can one be found?
Hugs!!
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: Artiste on October 06, 2007, 09:21:01 pm ---Wow Front-Ranger!!
What makes it so hard to find that person?
How can one be found?
Hugs!!
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You know, I have really wondered that myself! So many times, I've heard from my gay friends about how lonely they are...and how they are always searching for that special person. But many of these friends of mine have shells so hard that they could never be cracked open. They'd need a mountain to break open that shell to let love in...not saying that I'm any different...we're all in the same boat!!
Artiste:
Maybe this might help: it could be because gay men could or can NOT marry a gay man!!??
A lady told me once: it is better to marry since you do not have to look for it (sex, etc.);
so marriage between gay men might help??
Many gays now come to Canada from the USA to get married. Would love to see how such marriages help??!! Any facts yet??
What do you think, is that a possible solution?? Or is it because of social fear, as even in BM movie??
Hugs!!
Lynne:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2007, 11:01:04 pm ---Did it have the same effect on you, Lynne? I think it did!
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It had some effect, Lee, but nothing as major as other group viewings. I think it was just because I was too rushed to get there and not having enough time. Didn't even get to see you for a second! I was very pleased to have understood something I'd never noticed though - namely, the anchor. And I liked singing Maker's at the end...usually I wouldn't be so blasphemous, but people (not our crew!) were actually getting up and leaving before final credits. Good grief!
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on September 17, 2007, 05:25:37 am ---Another interesting detail: the anchor symbolizes hope of heavenly blessedness and withstanding against desperation (and we know a guy who's damned good in standing things). Another positive touch at the end of the movie, another hint of hope for Ennis' future, amidst all bleakness in both, Ennis' life and the Twist house.
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Beautifully put, Chrissi. Someone (Br. Patrick) said someone else mentioned the anchor as a phallic symbol. And though I can see that, I suppose, I don't feel it applies here - the moment is too spiritual.
--- Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 06, 2007, 06:16:01 pm ---I feel the anchor also represents Jack need to go, seek and try to find something far from
his place of origin. He wanted to travel the seas...."be anywhere but where he was."
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So true, Janice - Jack was always looking out at that one road - the one he would travel yet always look back. Shit.
--- Quote from: Artiste on October 06, 2007, 09:21:01 pm ---What makes it so hard to find that person? How can one be found?
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Excellent questions, Artiste, but I haven't a clue. I'm sure it's much much harder for homosexuals than for heterosexuals because of a need to be guarded and circumspect in many/most circumstances, but it's not a given no matter what...
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