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How Did Jack Die?
isabelle:
--- Quote from: ednbarby on May 16, 2006, 04:47:23 pm ---While I think a definitive answer isn't necessary to feel the full impact of the tragedy, which is that Jack died because of Ennis' fears (he wouldn't have died at that particular time in whatever way it was he died if Ennis had done what he wanted), I maintain that it was the tire iron. I maintain this because I think the Jimbo/bar scene was intended to foreshadow it. But I also concede that I could very well be wrong.
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I agree ednbarby. Except the Jimbo/bar scene also serves to precipitate Jack into marriage.
serious crayons:
I love how many scenes have multiple objectives and meanings and points. There's a thread going on about how many different purposes the 4th of July scene might have -- there's a bunch -- and that's one that some people consider one of the weaker scenes!
Back to Jimbo: It also shows Jack missing Ennis, since from a distance (a LONG distance) Jimbo looks kind of like Ennis. Well, same color hat and shirt, anyway.
ednbarby:
--- Quote from: isabelle on May 21, 2006, 05:41:42 pm ---I agree ednbarby. Except the Jimbo/bar scene also serves to precipitate Jack into marriage.
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And I agree right back! And with you, too, Katherine - this scene does serve multiple purposes, and I agree that being the catalyst for Jack getting married (and spending a year nearly starving being the catalyst for finding a wealthy wife) is an important one.
Rayn:
--- Quote from: DecaturTxCowboy on May 21, 2006, 02:45:50 pm ---Re: How Did Jack Die
With his boots on.....
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Good one DecaturTxCowboy.... Love your humor.
Rayn
isabelle:
"I'm the son of rage and love." Just SPOT ON to describe Jack! Did you find this yourself? (*Bows in admiration*)
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