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CarlaMom2:
What was the deal with Cassie?  I didn't get the idea that she knew, but that she was basically effected by Ennus's closed down emotions.  Do you think that Alma Jr. had an idea?  Did Alma ever tell her?

Shakesthecoffecan:
I believe that Cassie is reacting to running into Ennis after he had "disappeared" while fishing with Jack, and is exasperated he has not reponded to her notes or got in contact with her.

Ennis, who is fairly mororose to begin with, is still knumb from his parting with Jack and here she comes. He is like "oh no, another entanglement to deal with". He never really offers her any explaination and I doubt cassie has a clue what the real story is.  She is upset he is not the person she wants him to be.

The only inkling she may have been told something is in the scene with Alma, Jr.. The consensus seems to be the girls knew, as they did meet Jack once.

Lynne:

--- Quote from: CarlaMom2 on December 03, 2006, 02:46:59 pm ---What was the deal with Cassie?  I didn't get the idea that she knew, but that she was basically effected by Ennus's closed down emotions.  Do you think that Alma Jr. had an idea?  Did Alma ever tell her?

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I believe I agree with Shakes' interpretation here. I don't think Casssie knew about Jack & Ennis.  For her, Ennis is just not the man she wanted him to be.  And maybe that's where her pain comes from - she doesn't understand 'Why.'  By all outward appearances, Ennis should be right for Cassie.

As to Junior, I think she knows about her dad and Jack.  'Maybe he's not the marrying kind' speaks volumes to me coming from a teenage daughter, showing a maturity and understanding beyond her years.  Also, if you watch closely, Junior gives Ennis a few sideways glances when he's explaining why it's not a good idea for her to live with him.  He is being protective of her, sure, but I also don't think he wants to let anyone too close for fear of what they might come to know of him.  And Junior understands this.

2robots4u:
Hi again, Carla...I believe Jr. knew, but not from being told by Alma.  I think it was just something she picked-up on after meeting Jack.  As for Cassie, she didn't have a clue!  She was just madly in love with Ennis, an as shakes (above) says, she was just reacting to his absence and lack of contact....Doug

CarlaMom2:
Thanks for the replies.  Sorry if I am asking questions that were already asked.  I just fell in love with this movie last week and I am blown away by it.  There are so many hidden meanings in it.  Sorry again if I am repetitive. :-\

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