On a more subdued note,
When reading the last chapters, where Ennis and Alma were arguing about Ennis and Ellery’s relationship, I wanted Ennis to just tell Alma to “Grow Up”. But I had to remind myself that the story takes place in 1984, not today. Sometimes I read the story with 2006 sensibilities.
Also, I need to remember that this all takes place in the mid-west which is much more conservative than either of the coasts. Ennis is sometime correct in his concern about what people think and what they might do. Ellery is sometimes very cavalier in his attitude and disposition of self. Confident in a way that money and position afford. I don’t think he fully appreciates yet Ennis’s position, or how much he has overcome.
Ellery is very lucky to have Wes and Edna in his life, who are more forward thinking.
Ennis is really blessed that his daughters are so willing to accept his relationship with Ellery. But they have not really been tested yet. And Ellery helping pay the college bills and giving Jr. a really cool El Camino does help to sweeten the deal. A lot.
Has anyone else had readjust their thinking to 1984?