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Ethan Frome's romance with Zeena destroys him, but once he and Mattie confess their mutual love, he still can't fully attain happiness due to the accident. This is a tragic ending, and leads to why we see this novella as realistic; neither of the featured romances were ever developed past Ethan's imagination.

Mattie is vivacious and lively, and brings another persona to Ethan. Before, Zeena acted as an oppressor and Ethan felt stuck in his marriage because Zeena never wanted to be happy. However, although these romances never lasted they were a main focus of the plot, which is why this is considered a Realist piece of literature.

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For Mattie, Ethan was willing to sacrifice his pride and manhood.

"Moreover, how much did pride count in the ebullition of passions in his breast?" (122).

But earlier in the text, Ethan decides not to risk these important aspects of his life for Zeena;

"Only one thing weighed on him, and that was his having told Zeena that he was to receive cash for the lumber...He therefore made his demand with the awkwardness of a proud man" (64-66).

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Mattie's presence had a profound influence on Ethan's attitude. He became energized and excited when around her and at the thought of leaving with her.

"Ethan was fired by the shot. Why should he not leave with Mattie the next day..." (114-115).

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Reminds us of the scene with Mattie and Ethan before the sled ride, where they first confess their love

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Reminds us of the scene with Mattie and Ethan before the sled ride, where they first confess their love

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"'There's where we sat at the picnic,' he reminded her... 'You were as pretty as a picture in that pink hat'... they had never before avowed their inclination so openly"(134).

Love had such an impact on them, that once they realized how the other felt, they would rather die than be apart.

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Shakespeare Love Quotes 5: Much Ado About Nothing – Act 3, Scene 2

“Love goes by haps; Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps”

Shakespeare Love Quotes 6: Antony & Cleopatra – Act 5, Scene 5

“The stroke of death is as a lovers pinch, Which hurts and is desired”

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Represents the suffering the marriage caused both Zeena and Ethan. Depicts the poisonous nature of their marriage and the pain that has come out of it.

"It was as senseless and savage as a physical fight between two enemies in the darkness" (98).

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"Yes, it's pretty bad, seeing all of them together" (154).

Even the greater society understands their situation of love and loss, and feels terribly for their unfortunate fate.

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Speaks to both the misery that Zeena brought Ethan, as well as the happiness that Mattie brought. 

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Speaks to both the misery that Zeena brought Ethan, as well as the happiness that Mattie brought. 

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"She had taken everything else from him...taken the one thing that made up for all the others" (103).

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Characters... are frequently but not invariably ill-educated or lower-class characters whose lives are governed by the forces of heredity, instinct, and passion. Realism is prevalent in this story, and can be clearly seen in how romance is never obtained.

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Adultery, or a man falling in love with a younger woman is an archetype across history.

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This clip highlights when Ethan falls in love with Mattie, and seems to make the story's central focus on romance.

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not intended to violate any copyright laws

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From the song:

"It's like I'm running away with the wind in my face,
it's like I'm flying, flying."

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This is very similar to the quote from the novel;

"As they took wing for this it seemed to him that they were flying indeed, flying far up into the cloudy night..." (147).

He feels alive, awakened, and genuinely happy when with Mattie.

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"The inexorable facts closed in on him like prison-warders handcuffing a convict. There was no way out -- none. He was a prisoner for life, and now his one ray of light was to be extinguished."(117).

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A song that reminds us of Ethan Frome

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The Polyphonic Spree - "Running Away" TVT Records

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What is the impact of romance in this novel and what writing technique emerges from this depiction of romance?

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Ethan is stuck in the middle class, and therefore stuck in his life with Zeena.

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They kept their feelings of discontent buried until it all came out in one scene.