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I did once (have a better idea)... to go to Mexico???
Ray:
He doesn't 'conclude' Mexico in my opinion. Mexico becomes the accusation to cover the guilt. Mexico is the 'change of subject'. Mexico denies Ennis the justification. Ennis truely believes that the gay sex is is a phenomenon that is only shared between Jake and Ennis. Mexico betrays that belief. Mexico steals Ennis' secret. Mexico expands Ennis's world when he wanted it controllable. Mexico makes Ennis FEEL NOT SO SPECIAL. Mexico makes Ennis feel cheated where as the women conquests never diid because they never competed!
Brown Eyes:
I think the "I did once" simply refers back to the cow and calf operation and more generally to his longstanding desire to live with Ennis.
Here's the link back to the "I did once" imdb thread http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35219370
Sheyne:
Very well put, my colour-blind, piece o pie..
Check out the Frappr thread.. Chris confirms my redness... :P
This is well stated... Ennis wants to be the only man in Jack's life and if Jack has let another man touch him... well, its the same as anybody finding out their partner has cheated on them...
Devastating..
Aussie Chris:
--- Quote from: atz75 on April 24, 2006, 08:10:41 am ---Here's the link back to the "I did once" imdb thread http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35219370
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Thanks Amanda, I've kept your IMDB link for a bit of a read. I love reading your insights...
opinionista:
--- Quote from: Aussie Chris on April 24, 2006, 07:49:28 am ---OK, I agree, but that's my problem. We are focusing on Jack's motive for saying "I did once" and what he means. What I don't understand is how Ennis concludes that he means Mexico?
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When Ennis first informs Jack about not being able to see him until November, Jack gets mad and asks "What are we always in the friggin cold? We should go south, maybe to Mexico one day...This is a bitch of an unsatisfactory situation, You used to come easy now is like seeing the Pope", or something along those lines.
But Ennis doesn't register why Jack is really angry about until he hears him says "I did once" in a bitter tone, meaning that proposition to put up a ranch together. At that moment Ennis realizes Jack is actually mad at him for not wanting to commit. He also realizes what Jack meant by mentioning Mexico.
The scene is interesting because, in my opinion, Ennis is jealous but at the same time he feels very guilty and deep down he knows Jack is right to be mad at him. He senses or fears Jack might leave him. But instead of working things out, he tries to ease his guilt by turning things around and getting mad at Jack for not being faithful.
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