What is the real story of the elusive Frank Churchill? In the movie version, Churchill, aka Christian is portrayed as gay and the clueless Cher still doesn’t get it.
A few questions about Churchill, in the novel are left to the reader for personal interpretation. First he never visits his father and when he does finally, after 20 some odd years, he spends time traveling to London to get a haircut. Although is not necessarily a big deal, a big deal is made of it, which leaves one to wonder what else is going on with Churchill.
And even after his secret engagement is discovered, he does not spend any time with Jane Fairfax. In fact he only talks to her through Emma. What is that all about.
The film’s explanation of Churchill/Christian is as plausible as any other. It works.
