why is Brokeback Mountain called Brokeback Mountain?Whats the story behind the name?

Question

I know the story of the movie, I just wondered why its called Brokeback Mountain.

Answer 1

Well, the two characters meet while working as shepherds on Brokeback Mountain (in Montana). There is no "Secret Gay Meaning" to the name....it's just a name of a locale.

Answer 2

Brokeback Mountain is the name of the place the cowboys first met while working as sheep herders. The mountain has that name because the shape of the ridge back takes a dramatic dip in the middle like it was broken in half.

Answer 3

Yes, it is. It is a story of unrequited love. It is very sad. What makes it so sad is not the two people in love but the ones around them who make their life a living hell. THe only place they can find enough space to be who they are meant to be is on Brokeback Mountain, but even there, in the middle of nowhere, people go out of their way to begrudge them the primal thing that we all need, but they can't have.

Answer 4

The steep and bumpy trails that leading up and down Brokeback can break the rider's back.

Answer 5

Did u see Boondocks when they were talking about brokeback? it was so funny

Answer 6

Am I the only person in stitches about the person who said "bareback mountain???" HAHAHAHAH O gosh you have me ROLLING on my back laughing. Thanks for the good vibe man. Should I see it??

Answer 7

I thaught it was called bareback mountain. and I couldnt figure that one out either.

Answer 8

I don't know, maybe one guy blew the other guy's back out, who really cares?

Answer 9

Who cares, what a horrible movie.