Brokeback
Mountain depicts the love story between two men called Jack and Ennis. At
the beginning, I thought the bold topic might be sniffy by most individuals,
because the stereotype that love only exists between people of the opposite sex
seems to be still dominated in the whole world.
To my surprise,
the movie has won many awards, which shows the feedback of the movie is significant and
positive. I am not homosexual, nor be resisted against homosexuality. Maybe my
thoughts about homosexuality can be more convinced and objective? I am not
sure, but I was totally moved by the movie. (Strongly recommend the movie!)
The movie
exquisitely describes the inner struggle that the two protagonists are
suffering from, due to the resistance against homosexuality exiting in the
1960’s in the United States. It is imaginable that the ending is unfortunate,
but it is the unfortunate ending that can more strongly arouse the motivation
among individuals to rethink about homosexuality. Watching the movie, I can
feel the true love between them, and the burden that they are bearing; that
makes me feel down because the stereotype gives them so many accusations.
When Jack says,
“ I wish I knew how to quit you” for Ennis, I am thinking that the love between
them has no difference from that between heterosexuality; falling love with
someone is out of our control. May like Jack, you have also gone through the
time that you were hurt by someone, but still cannot stop loving him/her. So,
why not offer them more respect and tolerance? Their love is just as simple and
natural as yours.
I know in several
countries homosexuality has been not so oppressed anymore; even they can be
married legally. However, I’d like to consider the issue is more about respect
and recognition, not only protection by legislation. The point lies in
individuals’ mind, and only when our view about homosexuality is not biased,
even without legislation, can homosexuality pursue their happiness without
constrains. After all, it is their own right to choose what kind of life they
want to live in. If you tend to be homosexual, you naturally wish that the
society could recognize homosexuality; if you are not, their love is nothing
about you and it is unnecessary to criticize anything. Come on, why still restrain
yourself to the cage of stereotype?
Hello jiang.584, nice blog post! At the end of your blog, you mention how in other countries, homosexual marriage is legal and how homosexuals are no longer oppressed in these countries. It is interesting that you mention this because you do not acknowledge that some of these countries had to go through their own trials and tribulations before homosexuality was accepted. Who is to say that America is on the same path as these countries? Many years from now, people may be looking back on American history and wondering how did homosexuality become accepted in America. Im not implying that homosexuality will be accepted morally and by legislation, but if it does become universally accepted, then our country's history with homosexuality will be no different than some of the other countries you mentioned. And also, humans are always going to stereotype, and it is inevitable to avoid. In a utopian society, maybe, but in America, stereotype has become a habit, so homosexuals are going to be stereotyped and identified as different from the societal norm. At the end of your blog, you stereotype homosexual people as wanting acceptance, and then question why should we stereotype. Do you acknowledge your stereotype at the end of your blog, and if so, were you questioning not only us, but yourself? Take care.
ReplyDeleteSince you explained about a short story about this movie, I want to watch this movie. Even though homosexuality is being an issue these days, I really did not give an attention toward their deep inside of thinking and emotion. As I'm not homosexual neither, but through this movie I'd like to understand more about those people and society.
ReplyDeleteAt first, I agree with you that homosexuality should be accepted in people’s mind. The moral standard should be founded on if the stuff is bed for society. The homosexuality is romantic attraction between members of the same gender. I don't think this identity is harmful for the society. As you say, people always stereotype. They always make homosexuality connect to tattoo, even promiscuity. That is not absolute concepts, not fair. Not only the homosexuality, I think all of as should develop our society to an open and tolerant society. We can see the homosexuality becomes more accepted, that is a good thing for a tolerant society.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me remember a discussion between my friend and me. We talked about the homosexuality, and we thought it should be accepted. However, she mentioned the love between relatives. I answered “no” quickly. She said she thought it is not a big deal that should be accepted, as long not have children. I thought about it for a few moments, and I was not sure that I thought I was persuaded finally. This is also a kind of tolerance. Do you think so?