How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Brokeback Mountain.
Quote #1
JACK: Can't wait till I got my own spread, and I won't have to put up with Joe Aguirre's crap no more.
Early on, the movie establishes Jack's hope for independence and a life of his own. However, at this point, we don't know that Jack would want to share this life with Ennis. Maybe Jack doesn't even realize that yet.
Quote #2
ENNIS: I'm savin' for a place myself. Alma and me, we'll be gettin' married when I come down off this mountain.
Ennis has different, but similar, plans. He wants a family. Perhaps this helps Jack realize that Ennis would be a good match for him, if only he would ditch Alma for Jack.
Quote #3
JACK: Yeah, I'm commutin' four hours a day. I come in for breakfast, and go back to the sheep, evenin' get 'em bedded down, come in for supper, go back to the sheep, spend half the night checkin' for damn coyotes.
It sounds like Jack and Ennis are rehearsing for married life here, like a cowboy version of The Honeymooners.