The Theme of Forgetting Jake

There are several underlying themes in Forgetting Jake, and I'll just cover a couple the major ones.

First, of all is the longing for something different, or you can't go home again. Jake liked the idea of being a star, but I think he was bothered by the friends and agents/managers who only care about the money he brings in, the music and indeed Jake himself aren't important to them. Deep down he longed for a simpler life like the one he had before fame, playing in dive bars, maybe even teaching others, so when he ended up in Carter's Pass he had the change to become the person he always wanted, and of course the temporary loss of memory enabled him to experience that life he wanted.

Jake wasn't looking for love, but like someone once said: 'love always happens while we're busy making other plans.'

Ben and his son grew to care/and eventually fall in love with him. Ben is my favorite character in the story. In my fantasy world, Ben is the kind of guy I would have loved to meet in real life. He's stable, secure with himself and his sexuality, not easy in a small town. He loves his son, and family is important to him. That's the other major theme: The importance of family. Those we are born into, (Sam and Aunt Emily)and the family with make along the way (Becca and Sheriff Wally) They are the people who love and support Ben and Jake along the way. I can imagine having such awesome family and friends...How about you?

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