Ash Wednesday

Book • 2002

In 'Ash Wednesday', Ethan Hawke crafts a narrative that explores themes of love, identity, and personal growth.

The story revolves around Jimmy Heartsock, a troubled Army staff sergeant, and Christy, his pregnant girlfriend, as they embark on a transformative road trip.

Through alternating perspectives, Hawke delves into the complexities of their relationship and the challenges they face in finding stability and happiness.

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Trudy Goodman

as a teaching from T.S. Eliot.

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in relation to the concept of learning to care and not care, reflecting the paradox of striving for excellence while accepting imperfection.

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as the first major poetic work that Eliot wrote after his 1927 conversion.

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