![]() ![]() ![]() Like a cold dark cloud, the reality of their lived lives intrudes per Joe Aguirre’s curiosity (expectation?) and the men are left with a series of heart-rending choices and compromises. This shows in the things like the physical descriptions of the characters initially and as they age (Heath Ledger is happily at a terrible disadvantage in this respect) and even the almost crue descriptions of sexual activity (between the men initially and between Ennis and Alma). Proulx is deeply aware of the environment and culture of Wyoming with its strong element of a hard scrabble work ethic especially with the ownership of property and working it. I take my cue from the name “Brokeback Mountain” which refers to an old horse, well-used, with a sway back. The short story is very brief indeed yet carries its message of the reality of intolerance with a harsh intensity that the movie’s less heavy touch (perhaps the wonderful scenery and soundtrack, while both are beautiful, may lessen the effect somewhat). I must say I was a little shocked at the difference. Thanks again for the opportunity to go back and look at a book I read a long time ago and which has been somewhat eclipsed in memory by the movie. ![]()
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