Eve’s relationship. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice‚ the setting highlights the contrast of classes between Darcy and Elizabeth. In Edith Wharton’s novella Ethan Frome. Set in the dreary Starkfield‚ Massachusetts‚ protagonist Ethan Frome struggles to balance his relationships with his detested wife Zeena and his charismatic mistress Mattie Silver. In Edith Wharton’s novella‚ the setting reflects and provides insight into Frome’s relationship with the two
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS Newland Archer As the protagonist of the novel‚ Newland Archer’s point of view governs its narration. He is said to be a dilettante at the beginning of the novel‚ someone who amateurishly enjoys the pleasurable and delicate sensations that are the luxury of the members of the ruling class. He is respectable and seems to have bought into all the baggage that is a part of maintaining respectability. But his character is set against those of his peers and his family members in
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stiffened and grizzled that I took him for an old man and was surprised to hear that he was not more then fifty-two” (Wharton 3). Ethan was unable to exceed his moral obligations and instead he was forced to remain in Starkfield. “Most of the smart ones get away. But if that were the case‚ how could any combination of obstacles have hindered the flight of a man like Ethan Frome” (Wharton 7)? It was evident to all members of that Starkfield community that Ethan’s potential went above and beyond what
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Response “The village lay under two feet of snow… in a sky of iron the points of the Dipper hung like icicles and Orion flashed his cold fires…the white house-fronts between elms looked gray against the snow‚ clumps of bushes made black stains on it…” (Wharton‚ 26). The very beginning or initial description of the setting of the story already gives it a feeling of isolation. Especially with it being presumably in the winter as the village is buried beneath snow and everything just seems and appears so cold
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characters and mostly relies on the plot to move it along. Most of the characters could be replaced‚ and the novel would still retain its message. "Sickness and trouble: that’s what Ethan’s had his plate full up with‚ ever since the very first helping”(Wharton). The plot of sickness and trouble is what pushes forth Ethan’s character‚ and is the main driving point of the story. Characters however can also help to provide a message to the readers. In The Awakening‚ we focus in on Edna‚ a very unique character
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Literary Ideas Elements of Native American literature: “World on Turtle’s Back‚” “Song of the Sky Loom‚” “Hunting Song‚” and “The Man to Send Rain Clouds” * Native American Traditions * Harmony with nature -Kinship with animals‚ plants‚ land‚ heavenly bodies; all elements seen as live and aware * Story Telling and Performances -Song‚ dance‚ and chants * Complex Religious Beliefs -Rituals‚ Ceremonies * Oral Literature * Myth A Myth is a legendary or traditional story
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LITERATURE PRESENTATION 6 CHAPTER 13 1. How is the description of the ‘sad‚ almost monosyllabic scene of parting’ in paragraph 3 and 4 significant? Who are we reminded of when the narrator details the actress’s costume? Actor’s description: Is said to have romantic good looks Similar to: Newland Archer Actress’ description: She wore a grey cashmere dress which was simple and a narrow black velvet ribbon. Similar to: May Welland The scene in the play which Newland always goes
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always cranky. Not but what she bears with Mattie wonderful- I’ve seen that myself. But sometimes the two of them get going at each other‚ and then Ethan’s face’d break your heart... When I see that‚ I think it’s him that suffers most... anyhow” (Wharton 140) Ethan’s introverted personality‚ as Mrs. Hale says is a result of Mattie and Zeena’s relationship that consists of uneasy feelings amongst the both of them. She says that one can see how it truly affects Ethan by his facial expressions‚ they
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English II Directions: Respond to one of the following writing prompts pertaining to Ethan Frome. Your response should be 1½ to 2 pages typed and double-spaced‚ using Times New Roman 12-point font (in other words‚ MLA formatting). It should also include a heading‚ title and pagination (again‚ MLA formatting). To support your response‚ please incorporate direct quotes from the story. After each quote‚ simply include the page number on which it appears in parenthesis. For example: (22). As
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The Project Gutenberg EBook of Ethan Frome‚ by Edith Wharton This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it‚ give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Ethan Frome Author: Edith Wharton Release Date: October‚ 2003 [Etext #4517] Posting Date: February 4‚ 2010 Language: English *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG
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