he inspiration for which Edith Wharton had written her books came from her experiences in her earlier life, but her novel Ethan Frome is written from Wharton’s heart. Her experiences between herself and her lovers are greatly represented. The despair and grief in Edith’s love life was the major influence of this novel. She faced trials not many women have the misfortune of experiencing. Wharton was twenty-three was she married her husband, Edward Teddy Wharton who, at the time, was thirty-five years
particularly dealing with matters such as love. Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome lives a life that is far worse because of knowing what love he lacks. Zeena, Ethan Frome's wife is a dark and depressed character that greatly limits Ethan’s life. From the very start, Ethan and Zeena never experienced true love. Ethan’s intention of marrying Zeena was solely to thank her for helping heal his parents in sickness. Zeena is very controlling of how Ethan Frome thinks, acts and loves. He is constantly getting bossed
chose? Was it what you expected? Answer: The novel I chose was Ethan Frome (Wharton). My overall impression was of a tragic love story like Romeo and Juliet. Already knowing the outcome there are many ways to see what was happening to Ethan and his love hope. “His face tingled and he felt dizzy, as if he had stopped in at the Starkfield saloon on a zero day for a drink” (Wharton 151). Here, talking about being next to his Juliet, Ethan exhibits towering feelings of love and appreciation for these
There are many characteristics that make Ethan Fromme uniquely American. Ethan Fromme is not American just because he resides in Starkfield, Massachusetts yet that is one attribute aside from his loyalty, hardworking nature, strong sense of family and honor. Ethan was a proud man who took pride in his family farm and tried to better himself by attending college and working toward his dream of settling in a city where opportunities would be within his reach. His dreams and studies came to an abrupt
“Ethan Frome” is a novel published in 1911 by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Edith Wharton. It is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts and tells the story of a man with a history of thwarted dreams and desires, who is trapped in an unhappy marriage. He has to decide if he is willing to succumb to the life he is leading, which makes him miserable, or seek his own happiness without caring about the consequences of this decision. Edith Wharton, born Edith Newbold Jones;