Cowboys are supposed to epitomize "manliness". Cowboys are crude, dirty, strong, and burly. They wrangle cattle, shoot pistols, chew tobacco, smoke cigarettes, and drink whiskey. The last thing a cowboy would be labeled as is "homosexual". However, Brokeback Mountain portrays just this, the story of a heretical relationship between two gay cowboys. Obviously, Brokeback Mountain is controversial for its portrayal of a homosexual realationship. Our society continues to heatedly debate this topic.
However, Brokeback Mountain isn't controversial simply because of the homosexual issues. Another controversial issue is Jack Twist's and Ennis Del Mar's infidelity to their wives and families. Both Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar are married, meaning they made wedding vows promising to be faithful. Instead, Jack and Ennis continue to take adulterous trips out in Wyoming's wilderness. Additionally, Jack and Ennis are bad fathers. They fail to spend time with their children and instead focus on their own hedonistic pleasures. Lastly, Brokeback Mountain is controversial for the same reasons that most R-rated films are, because foul language, alcohol consumption, and nudity.
Ironically enough, people stir up controversy in Brokeback Mountain for the wrong reason. It isn't the homosexuality people should have a problem with, it's the infidelity Jack and Ennis have towards their wives. Our society is split on the issue of homosexuality, however the overwhelming majority of people in our society would agree that adultery is wrong. Instead of taking the media's portrayal of Brokeback Mountain, people should analyze and learn the movie themselves and then make their own decision.
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