Another scene which reminds me of Easter is the very end of the movie, where Ennis departs from the scene, but his view, the open window, remains, with the blue sky, the tan road, and in between them, the green green barley growing. It is a scene full of hope, which is surprising since Ennis has "lost" everything. He has no hope, not enough furniture, his lover is dead, he's divorced, he's just renounced a job in the Tetons, and his first-born child is about to leave him to go out and get married. Yet there is hope, because of the promise of Nature and life. There is hope for the future, and for future generations, and for us.
In between the closet and the window is a blue light reflecting the sky outside. Is it the spirit of Jack, a symbol, or an optical illusion? As usual, Ang Lee does not say, does not impress the sight upon us. It's just there, for us to take or leave according to our needs and desires.
