Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome The ironic tragedy of Ethan Frome tells of a poor farmer who falls in love with the radiant Mattie Silver. ... In the end it is said, that it would be better if all the inhibitors of the Frome house were dead. One of the greatest contributing factors in shaping the story was money- or lack of it, in Ethan’s case. ... The small farmhouse and the dull mill that was described in the novel represent Ethan’s abject poverty. Furthermore, the reason for Ethan’s poverty is stated in his history. Before his father’s death, we as the readers, learn that much of the Frome’s wealth was given away, thus leaving Ethan poor and miserable.