Characterization-Ethan Frome

Characterization-Ethan Frome Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a novel based on a man named Ethan Frome who lives a life of unhappiness because of his marriage with his wife. This novel takes place in Starkfield, Massachusetts during the winter. Ethan Frome is a man of many virtuous qualities and numerous defects. Ethan pursues a life of euphoria and a future of an well-educated man. His intentions for himself are good, but because of Ethan not …

…speaking his mind of how he truly feels, and his longing to achieve his hopes create a number of consequences that make his life one big calamity. The hurdles of his life make it difficult and almost impossible for Ethan to be truly blissful. He never seems to overcome his faults, and this is very tragic. Ethan never gets a chance to live his dream causing Ethan’s spirit to be forever empty and unfulfilled.