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Essay Archive - Ethan Frome: Ethan Lost Control of His Life
Ethan Frome: Ethan Lost Control of His Life
I believe Ethan Frome lost control of his life when his mother died. After
his mother's funeral, Ethan did not want to be left alone on the farm, so he
asked Zeena to stay with him. At first, Ethan enjoys her company. However,
Zeena soon becomes a nuisance to Ethan, and prevents him from becoming an
engineer in a large city. After being married a year, Zeena becomes sick
herself, and the only time she talks to Ethan is to complain or show her
discontent.
After Mattie comes to the farm, Ethan does not love Zeena at all. He
thinks the only pleasur....
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