Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx is a poignant tale of forbidden love and the crushing effects of societal prejudice. The story follows the 20-year-long relationship between Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two Wyoming cowboys who fall in love while working together on Brokeback Mountain in the 1960s. Despite their deep emotional connection, both men are trapped by the constraints of their rural, conservative environment, and the weight of poverty, bigotry, and societal expectations forces them to lead separate lives. The novel explores themes of masculinity, sexual identity, and loss, set against the stark, unforgiving backdrop of Wyoming’s landscape. Through their painful, intermittent reunions, the narrative delves into the complexities of love, the cost of repression, and the enduring impact of lost opportunities. The story is a profound meditation on the limits of personal freedom and the haunting power of regret.
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