Brokeback Mountain Men and Masculinity Quotes

Tastes can change. Ennis goes into camp with Jack Twist thinking he doesn't like soup. But he tries it and likes it. He also enters camp without even considering that he might be homosexual, then he tries Jack and likes that, too.

Unfortunately, when it comes to homosexuality in this movie, no one minds their own business. But Jack's an idealist, and would love to live in a world where he and Ennis can lead their own private lives.

After this exchange, the men immediately start making out in the tent. Actions speak louder than words, guys. But they shun the label "queer" because of its emasculating connotations.