Ethan Frome is a romantic book.its about a guy who marries for responsibility and honor.Zeena takes care of his mother and in return Ethan marries her.A year after his marriage Zeena becomes ill and thats where another main character Mattie,Zeenas cousin comes in.As mattie enters the house ethan finds love and hapiness which hes never found before.He is content for the first time in his life.He finds himself enchanted by this lovely,spirited,lively,joyful human.As Zeena sees their growing closeness she pretends to be sick and
comes up with a plan to evict Mattie out of the frome house.After visiting the doctor she complains to Ethan of how she needs complete rest and with Mattie she will never get that.Ethan is flabbergasted and asks her of how he will pay for two,when Zeena tells him that they will have to let go of Mattie.Mattie,who was Ethans only hope of living,only light in his life,without her Ethan couldnt evision living anymore.Ethan is now in a dilemma.if he leaves his wife,how will she survive?but what if he gives her his land and she can sale it but how will he survive then and with Mattie depending on him he couldnt take any chances.
The book is interesting and emotional.it is good for those who are into romantic novels.It makes the reader sympathize with the protanogist.Ethan makes a choice that leaves him with regret forever.Ethan Frome is written by Edith Wharton,who is well known for writting small stories.
I am reading this book in class , and I like how you gave a great review , Now im excited to see what is going to happen in the book. Yo gave alot of deatails and made the book exciting , nice post love it <3
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