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Artiste:
Looking at Jake's father in the movie, guess we all do not think that Jake's  father was gay, being so stern or sad... in it.

However, one or more things may suggest that Jake's father was a homosexual?

Any proof or ideas about this?

Hugs to all!

David:
I didn't see him that way.   If anything, he was a hard ass.  Maybe too hard on Jack.  Perhaps that is why Jack took off at such a young age.   Yet Jack did always come back to help on the farm.   

All we know for sure is that he was never able to please his father.   His father never taught him anything.

Artiste:
I do think that Jake's father was gay, a homosexual in some ways... possibly or likely!!
I accent here the word homosexual, for many reasons, one being that GAY was not used then, to my knowledge and experience.


Jake was right in saying what he  did... about his dad. And also knew his father loved him!! That love is evident in more than one way in the film and likely in the novel (by Annie)!!

Other ideas or proofs??

Hugs!

Front-Ranger:
I agree...and I disagree.

Yes, I agree that Jack's father may very well have been gay. I think he may have been a deeply closeted and self-hating man who saw that his son took after him in that way and hated him for it.

I am a parent, and I can tell you that when you have a child you have to make sure you don't try to have your child relive your life over for you. And you have to keep from bringing all the baggage of your childhood and dumping it on your child.

There are some other hints. Jack's father said, "I know where Brokeback Mountain is." In fact, that was the first thing that he said to Ennis. Also, Jack said his dad was known as a fine bullrider, but he kept his secrets to himself.

So, where I don't agree with you is in the idea of Jack's father loving his child. No, I didn't see that. His mother did love him a lot though!!

Artiste:
Wow! Wow!

Thanks Front-Ranger!

You are enlightening!!

So Jack's father was a gay man, maybe! It seems so.. now!

I am surprised, and not-surprised
... as I felt that!!

Why do you call Jack's father self-hating? Elaborate more please!! You did great... continue if possible.
Why is he self-hating, especially??
...

How did Jack's father know where Brokeback Mountain is? Jack confided to his father and/or mother??

I will add more later or remind me please. Awaiting your thoughts again,
hugs!!

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