Proulx, Annie: *1935
Brokeback Mountain, 1997 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Upper-Intermediate
- Regional/Dialectal Speech – The characters speak in rural Wyoming dialect with dropped words and non-standard phrasing (e.g. “Ain’t got no money left;” I don't have any money left).
Subtle Emotional Subtext – Much of the meaning is implied rather than stated directly (e.g. “That’s the way it goes,” implying resignation or suppressed pain without naming the feeling).
Non-Standard Grammar – Dialogue often breaks conventional grammar rules to reflect speech patterns.
- Regional/Dialectal Speech – The characters speak in rural Wyoming dialect with dropped words and non-standard phrasing (e.g. “Ain’t got no money left;” I don't have any money left).
- The book uses dense imagery, complex sentences, and culturally specific Newfoundland history and customs that are often implied rather than explained.