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nakymaton:
So, while watching the movie during chat last night, Meryl and I figured out the real reason for that disappearing log during the Uncle Harold scene.

Before Aguirre arrives, the log is, ummmmmmmm, erect.

After Aguirre leaves, it has disappeared.

This is clearly symbolic of Aguirre's effect on Jack. ;)

Others? Any explanations for why the jars of peanuts re-stack themselves in Monroe's presence, for instance?

Mikaela:
Surely the peanuts rearrange themselves in their jars when Monroe appears in order to reveal his personality; - subtly pointing us to the fact that Monroe is a guy who keeps his nuts in their proper, well-arranged, controlled, and society-accepted place at all times.



Good to hear that Meryl and you had such a deeply insightful viewing!    8)

Front-Ranger:

--- Quote from: Mikaela on December 30, 2006, 07:41:00 pm ---Surely the peanuts rearrange themselves in their jars when Monroe appears in order to reveal his personality; - subtly pointing us to the fact that Monroe is a guy who keeps his nuts in their proper, well-arranged, controlled, and society-accepted place at all times.



Good to hear that Meryl and you had such a deeply insightful viewing!    8)

--- End quote ---

 :laugh:

Front-Ranger:
It was Mel who pointed out to us the role of wood in the movie--from chopping blocks to little teeny toothpicks!!

Brown Eyes:
The disappearing log always reminds me of the little log that Ennis starts playing with during the scene when he arrives from tending the sheep to find Jack taking the tent down.  I'm sure the wood is all very significant.  Everything is significant. 
 ;D

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