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Brokeback Mountain | Study Guide

Annie Proulx

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Overview

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Author

Annie Proulx

Year Published

1997

Type

Short Story

Genre

Drama

Perspective and Narrator

"Brokeback Mountain" is told by a third-person omniscient narrator, although much of the narrative focuses on Ennis's point of view.

Tense

"Brokeback Mountain" is written in the past tense. There is a brief italicized introduction written in the present tense.

About the Title

Brokeback Mountain is the story's pivotal setting and symbolizes the relationship between Ennis and Jack.

Summary

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