brokeback mountain

In response to the short story “Brokeback Mountain” ill start by saying what it is I liked about it. I thought it was a very well written short story and that the overall theme was conveyed an important message. It took a subject that was very taboo especially for cowboys in the mountains and brought it to the forefront. Many people would rather go on with their lives without seeing or hearing about a story about gay cowboys, but the fact that it was written and made into a movie shows I think was necessary for American culture. On the other hand, I wasn’t so thrilled about reading this story. I have not seen the movie but understand the gist of it. I knew it was about gay cowboys and that’s all I really needed to know in order to abstain from watching it. I am not homophobic in the least bit and that people should love whomever they wish, but I am not one to look closely into gay culture. The sex scenes in the book did make me a little uncomfortable which I guess could be contributed to me being a bit naïve. Out of sight out of mind is my outlook on gay culture but I understand that being in college I need to grow and expand my realm of thinking. Reading and watching this movie will give me a better sense of what people different then me go through and maybe make me a more understanding person.