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Deliberate Classical References and another 'Jack, I swear' -- by CaseyCornelius
Front-Ranger:
More about Heracles (Hercules) and Hylas is here.
Theocritus wrote:
"We are not the first mortals to see beauty in what is beautiful. No, even Amphitryon's bronze-hearted son, who defeated the savage Nemean lion, loved a boy—charming Hylas, whose hair hung down in curls. And like a father with a dear son he taught him all the things which had made him a mighty man, and famous."
Front-Ranger:
Upon watching the movie again after a long break, I was impressed with the character of John Twist. He seemed to be a gay person himself who was criticising Ennis for not stepping up to the plate and being who he was, thereby supporting Jack, his son.
CellarDweller:
Old Man Twist as gay? I never got that reading.
Sason:
Me neither
Front-Ranger:
I know it sounds crazy...but just listen to what he says, and how he says it!
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