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"Jack, I swear..." What do you think Ennis meant by that?
Artiste:
Jack, I swear, that I always think of you, being my lover, and on Christmas too!!
Artiste:
Jack I swear, that I am wishing you Merry Christmas Eve!
Shakesthecoffecan:
In an interview this morning on NPRs "Morning Edition" Annie Proulx and Charles Wuorinen spoke of the expansion of the characters in the Libretto of the Brokeback Mountain Opera. There is a scene of Alma in a wedding dress store.
Considering this libretto is coming from Proulx herself, it seems "Jack, I swear" is finally explained. Please follow the link:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2014/01/27/267225321/cowboys-in-love-brokeback-mountain-saddles-up-for-opera
And listen to the audio of the story, right about 7:05 you will hear:
"It was only you in my life, and it will always be only you, Jack, I swear."
Katie77:
--- Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on January 30, 2014, 12:12:45 pm ---
"It was only you in my life, and it will always be only you, Jack, I swear."
--- End quote ---
Yes.....I can feel that very much, and when I picture Ennis saying "I swear", I can believe that is what he meant...
BUT WHY has it taken Proulx so long to disclose it......WHY?????
southendmd:
I think it's because in opera, Ennis can't just mumble. He has to wear his heart on his sleeve. I'll let you know tomorrow when I see the opera!
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