Edith Wharton wrote Ethan Frome to juxtapose what people thought about rural northeastern life. ... But, Edith Wharton twists their fate one more time so that both live, but are crippled both physically and mentally. ... In Conclusion, Edith Wharton used colors many times to shadow the essence and feelings of the characters. ... In the end, Edith Wharton creates a scenario that is truly worse than death and makes the reader want to live their life a little harder....

• Word Count: 721
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, Ethan Frome, Edith Wharton uses setting as a symbol. A symbol is something, which represents or suggests a relationship or association. Throughout the novel, the setting represents both the character's moods, and the characters themselves. Setting is constantly used to describe Matti...

• Word Count: 275
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The Color Red in Ethan Frome Throughout Ethan Frome, author Edith Wharton uses red as a symbol of the passion Ethan longs for but never receives. Red is the color of blood, ruddiness, good health, and liveliness. Zeena, Ethan's wife, has none of these qualities, yet Mattie Silver, Zeena's co...

• Word Count: 939
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School