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The short story
nakymaton:
So we've been talking about the prologue. Clarissa (Ellemeno)'s sig reminded me of another moment in the story that isn't in the film: the moment when Ennis buys the postcard.
Clarissa's sig: "One's enough," said Ennis.
I was trying to remember where in the story that came, and then it hit me: that's Ennis buying the postcard. And taken out of context, the line takes on a whole new meaning. (Especially when added to the earlier sentence about visiting every mountain range in Wyoming, but never going back to Brokeback Mountain.)
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Jeff Wrangler:
Tell you what, "One's enough" could apply to Ennis's relationship with Jack, too. You find that one great love in your life, and it can be enough, even if your lover dies. You can continue to live on the memory of it for the rest of your days. :-\
CarlaMom2:
"One's enough" Love is so strong. I feel I have the stregnth to do it once. If anything happened to my husband(God forbid) that would be it for me. Love is great, but it is also hard work to keep it great, you know?
I think Ennis felt himself only "once."
mlewisusc:
"One's enough." Good catch, gang. And if it was Jack F***in Twist, I would say one's enough in more ways than one! :laugh:
BBM-Cat:
--- Quote from: Lynne on December 03, 2006, 03:08:05 pm ---Hi Carla!
Welcome to BetterMost!
You have a few choices for purchasing the story Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx. One is a paperback with just the story. There is a Story to Screenplay that includes a later version of the movie screenplay and some interviews. Also, it is in the collection of short stories called Close Range. There is also a hardcover published by Scriber, which I didn't find on the B&N site and may be harder to find. If you want that one, I would check other Internet retailers. I found mine in Atlanta at a GLBT bookstore called 'Outwrite.' :)
Enjoy!
Lynne
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Hello, BBM newbie here - just glad to be here one year later... After seeing the movie for the first time, which version of the short story would you (or anyone else) recommend reading first? Thank you.
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