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What would have been Jack's reaction had Ennis died?
aileen:
It' s clear for me that Jack would suffer as much as Ennis!!! But yes, maybe in the other way... Maybe he would find someone else and try to live with him - but he would always remember Ennis - his real, true love. He let Ennis keep him on "the f... short leash" for 20 years!!! He couldn' t just forget him.... I want to believe this.
Aussie Chris:
--- Quote from: pinku on May 21, 2006, 02:28:50 pm ---It should be noted that Jack had already decided to set up home with that rancher friend of his. When Jack's father informs Ennis about this - Ennis is sure that Jack was killed because of this decision. This is clear from the story! It is difficult to put it but Jack was going around with other men and had Ennis died it would have not ended his peccadilloes! He might have killed himself slowly by drinking more and surely would have missed Ennis badly.
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I don't think I agree that Jack was in the thows of setting up home with Randall to the extent that you suggest here pinku, at least not in so far as to be leaving Ennis. Yes he did tell his parents that he was going to "bring some other fella up", but we have to remember that until the argument they were going to meet again in August, so as far as we know there was no change in the relationship. I guess if we are to think that the argument did precipitate the events leading to Jack's death (assuming the tire-iron of course), all of this must occur in the months between the argument scene and November.
I think your right though, Jack would have been devastated, but I think it would be different than for Ennis. When Ennis loses Jack, he is filled with regret for his failure to see what he had with Jack. His self-loathing greater than ever. I think Jack was much more aware of what he had with Ennis, so his sadness will be more about missing Ennis than about regret.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Aussie Chris on May 22, 2006, 09:24:00 am ---I think your right though, Jack would have been devastated, but I think it would be different than for Ennis. When Ennis loses Jack, he is filled with regret for his failure to see what he had with Jack. His self-loathing greater than ever. I think Jack was much more aware of what he had with Ennis, so his sadness will be more about missing Ennis than about regret.
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Good point, Chris. Ennis' pain is especially sad because it's mingled with guilt and regret. :'(
silkncense:
Thanks much RouxB & Penthesilea -
Hope the information you provided makes an impact. Based on prior threads, I made a personal decision that it would not be beneficial for me (or this board) to continue the discussion.
Such an interesting question tho'.
pinku:
Well, Thanks everyone!
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