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Old Paul and Old Mr Jingles


at the end both were restless in their beds. both wanting to die already for peace.

was such a sad scene. both were just so tired of being here, Poor Mr Jingles could barely
move and Paul was just so lonely seeing everyone die. the scene touched me.

I guess we all know when we've seen enough life.

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I just picture John Coffey visiting Paul and Mr. Jingles to take them both to Heaven latter on.

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As a manly man who is nearly devoid of emotion, your comment Darklord, choked me up. I will always think of it when I watch this movie from here on, like right now since I'm watching it. Great comment, thank you!

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Shut up and stop talking shite.

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It allowed him to understand why Coffey, who was innocent, was willing to accept the electric chair. It's very possible that Coffey was significantly older than he looks. He too felt tired and lonely, just as Paul and Jingles do at the end. The movie explores the importance of death in this world

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That's a very interesting idea. I imagine with Coffey being mentally challenged it probably affects him mor than Paul if he was an extended lifetime with no end in sight.

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Interesting idea, but then why didn't John age and Paul definitely did?

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Paul only got a touch of Johns magic whereas John was loaded with it. So maybe John aged more slowly.

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