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« Last post by Youbet! on Jan 14, 2022, 05:03 PM »
Ennis was clearly very upset when they were called down early. In his mind, the rules of their situation were fixed and their “one-shot thing” was over. Jack however seems much more relaxed, and not because he doesn’t care, but because he is optimistic, a dreamer, and to him it didn’t have to end. In true Jack fashion he playfully approaches Ennis and tries to lighten the mood, but Ennis’ volatility results in the bloody nose and punch in the face.
His affection being met with such hostility and aggression might have caused Jack to back off if he had been planning on saying something. Would I have expected him to profess his love, or suggest they run off together? No, Jack is not stupid, and knows he would have to proceed with caution around that subject. But could he have suggested something more vague that Ennis would have agreed to? Or at least allowed them to remain in contact? I feel that the punch blindsided Jack and shut the door on his confidence in talking to Ennis. He probably figured Ennis wouldn’t want to see him again so he stole the shirt as a memento instead.
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I have to think a bit more on which I think they each fall under though I do agree with your assessment. 
