Wharton's goal was to present life as starkly and summarily as it presented itself to her protagonists, which contributes to why it seems like suicide was the only way for Ethan to escape his life. ... Throughout the novel, Wharton presents clear and descriptive language to describ...

• Word Count: 737
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

A brief summary of the story will help to understand the desires and hope that Ethan had for his life that did not go the way he wanted. ... This can be seen in the novel in Ethan's relationship with his wife. ...

• Word Count: 1146
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The novel "Ethan Frome", written by Edith Wharton in 1911 depicts the life of the living dead; the life of Ethan Frome. Indeed, Frome's existence was not glamorous, and many would say he is to blame, but he is a man who is, and unfortunately always had been, controlled, castrated and confined to a l...

• Word Count: 1140
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School