The Effects of Ethan Frome's Dishonor to Responsibilities Ethan Frome by, Edith Wharton is a story of an ill-fated love, set during the winter of a rural New England town called Starkfield. ... Ethan and Mattie in turn, fall in love. ... Zeena's dominating personality makes Ethan shudder, while Mattie's feminine youth makes Ethan feel like a "real man." ... The home that Ethan and Zeena lived in along with the land and farm could never have compensated for Ethan's leaving. ... "If she'd [Mattie'd] ha' died, Ethan might ha' lived" This has become one...

• Word Count: 813
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, Ethan Frome, Edith Wharton uses setting as a symbol. ... When she comes, she becomes Ethan's reason for living. ... The color red is symbolic of life and love, as Ethan falls in love with Mattie. ... This quote represents Ethan's sadness turning into happiness as soon as he thinks of Mattie. ... Ethan is frequently approached in the cold setting where something bad always happens. ...

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