Brokeback Mountain Men and Masculinity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Brokeback Mountain.

Quote #4

AGUIRRE: You boys sure found a way to make the time pass up there. Twist, you guys wasn't gettin' paid to leave the dogs baby-sit the sheep while you stemmed the rose. Now get the hell out of my trailer.

This is Jack's first encounter with homophobia on-screen. He realizes that Ennis's fear isn't entirely paranoia. People can find out about their love, and harm can come to them because of it.

Quote #5

JIMBO: No thanks, cowboy. If I was to let every rodeo hand I pulled a bull off of buy me liquor, I'd have been an alcoholic long ago. Pulling bulls off you buckaroos is just my job. So save your money for your next entry fee, cowboy.

This encounter with Jimbo the Rodeo Clown foreshadows Jack's death. It could easily go wrong for Jack when Jimbo goes to talk to other men in the corner, men who could turn violent on Jack. Jack isn't stupid, though, and he quickly leaves the bar, preserving his safety.

Quote #6

SINGER: "No one's gonna love you like me."

When Jack and Lureen dance, this is the song they listen to. It should be romantic, but the song would be more appropriate for Jack and Ennis. And if we could peek into Jack's head at this time, it's probably Ennis he is actually thinking about.