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Since Ennis was so closeted, why did he out himself to the Twists?

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fernly:

--- Quote from: DeeDee on June 28, 2006, 05:26:52 pm ---In my opinion, I think the need to fulfill Jack's last  wish about his ashes, was so overwhelmingly important to Ennis, that he had to go see them.
Also at this point, the grief was so abundant, that this was the least of his problems.

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I agree. I think that Ennis realized he had denied Jack's dearest wish, over and over. Fullfilling this other, last wish of Jack's seemed to be the only thing that he could do for Jack, and his fears no longer mattered to Ennis. The worst had already happened.

When he got to Lightning Flat, and had his interaction with Mr. Twist, Ennis realized even more fully how he'd hurt Jack. When Ennis found the shirts (guided by Jack's mom), Ennis found something something else he could do for Jack, and for himself, more important than honoring Jack by seeing his ashes scattered where he wished. No matter where we stand on the question of Ennis' future, I think there's agreement that finding the shirts, and the evidence of Jack's love for him, led Ennis to act toward at least one other person out of knowing, finally, that love was what mattered the most.

welliwont:

--- Quote from: fernly on June 28, 2006, 07:26:48 pm ---I agree. I think that Ennis realized he had denied Jack's dearest wish, over and over. Fullfilling this other, last wish of Jack's seemed to be the only thing that he could do for Jack, and his fears no longer mattered to Ennis. The worst had already happened.

When he got to Lightning Flat, and had his interaction with the Mr. Twist, Ennis realized even more fully how he'd hurt Jack. When Ennis found the shirts (guided by Jack's mom), Ennis found something something else he could do for Jack, and for himself, more important than honoring Jack by seeing his ashes scattered where he wished. No matter where we stand on the question of Ennis' future, I think there's agreement that finding the shirts, and the evidence of Jack's love for him, led Ennis to act toward at least one other person out of knowing, finally, that love was what mattered the most.

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Beautiful post fernly!! :)   (why can't I write stuff like that!?!  ???)

ednbarby:

--- Quote from: JakeTwist on June 28, 2006, 08:36:13 pm ---Beautiful post fernly!! :)   (why can't I write stuff like that!?!  ???)
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I agree, Jane.  Lovely, Lynn.  And I think everyone else here makes excellent points - like Jeff's that that was the kind of man Ennis was - the kind that would honor the request of his best friend's widow - and all of you who said that the worst had already happened and exposing himself to the Twists was the furthest worry from his mind at that point.

Katie77:
Yes, there was no hesitation in Ennis going to visit theTwists.....he was going to fulfil Jacks wish, to get the ashes and take them to Brokeback.

I am sure Mrs Twist knew about the boys, or at least felt that there was something special between them...Not sure if Old man Twist got the right picture, I think all he thought about in his selfish way, was the thought of two blokes coming up and fixing up his ranch.

Mrs Twist knew Ennis was not going to get the ashes, but she made sure Ennis was going to get the two shirts and was not going to leave empty handed...Maybe Jack had told her the origins of the shirts at some time, i believe he probably did.

By the way, "ednbarby"...what a beautiful quote you have at the bottom of your post..I have read it over and over.

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: katie77 on June 28, 2006, 09:21:36 pm ---By the way, "ednbarby"...what a beautiful quote you have at the bottom of your post..I have read it over and over.

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I've been noticing the quotation, too. You a Sting fan, Barb?  :)

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