Those of a more liberal nature will view Brokeback Mountain as a bastion of tolerance, an in depth review of the harsh condition of intolerance and a cry for acceptance for the right for love to exist between consenting adults regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Brokeback Mountain is the story of two Cowboys who are hired to herd sheep in the very rural Brokeback Mountain in Wyoming. The two Cowboys are typically ‘southern American’ in that they both come from the rural-south; they are tough, proud and poorly educated. Both men give the impression herding sheep is demeaning and that they’d rather be herding the beef cattle, a more ‘manly’ task. Many films take their time revealing the story to the viewer; this is not the case for Brokeback Mountain. The story in essence is quite straightforward. After accepting the work to herd sheep both men will inadvertently spend a great deal of time together. The character Jack is shown as an open, honest and friendly person. On the other hand, Ennis is very shy and does not volunteer any feelings or show much emotion. Over time with only each other for company the two men open up to one another, they have no other company on the mountain. One night …show more content…
The original short story is written by a female about two men, it’s described as a romantic love story, although the two participants are Southern American, rough, ‘manly’ men. Finally the ‘free love’ era in America during the 1960’s couldn’t be more different for homosexuals. Brokeback Mountain is a thought-provoking film, while it may not appeal to all audiences it nevertheless expresses the reality of sincere emotions and feelings that all humans feel regardless of orientation. Ang Lee leaves the audience with the feeling that individuality and love are human rights – that we are free to love who we choose; a resistance to such emotion may lead to bitterness and