Cowboys Quote by Annie Proulx
““Again the ranch is on the market and they’ve shipped out the last of the horses, paid everybody off the day before, the owner saying, ‘Give them to the real estate shark, I’m out a here,” dropping the keys in Ennis’s hand. He might have to stay with his married daughter until he picks up another job, yet he is suffused with a sense of pleasure because Jack Twist was in his dream.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Brokeback Mountain” by Annie Proulx, 1997
A ranch owner relinquishes his property, feeling oddly pleased as his dream of Jack Twist lingers.
In simple terms: Letting go can bring unexpected comfort.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change while honoring dreams.
Themes
loss
dreams
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal transition
- grief counseling
- career change
Key Concepts
Nostalgia
identity
economic transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dream symbolize?
- How do we find peace after loss?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may persist beyond material loss, influencing future choices.
