Way back in week 2 when we discussed the topic of infidelity, some students mentioned the film 'Brokeback Mountain'. Of course we have all been reminded about the film through the pasing of Heath Ledger (accidental drug overdose?!) Follow this link (if you've been on another planet and you've missed it!)
I really enjoyed the film and therefore fully understand the comments made in the lecture, (of unrequited and forbidden love). It was definately easier for the two main characters in the film to stay within their hetrosexual relationships than to live with the stigma of being a gay man. Anyway, I would recommend watching it - at least you get to watch Heath Ledger grow old - something he will never do in real life!
It did however occur to me that Ennis Del Mar (the character played by Ledger) was kind of 'accidentally gay' i.e. prior to starting his realtionship with a man - he was in a relationship with a woman (whom he then goes on to marry). I don't know..... well here's a link for all of those who are confused.com.
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