The novel Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton, is a tale of a man and the eventual downfall of his life and well-being. Ethan emerges as the main protagonist and hero of the story. He is a proud man of tall stature and good nature. Although Ethan is not of noble blood and is very poor, he is still seen as a hero. Starkfield looks on Mr. Frome in tacit respect. As a young man, it looked as if Ethan would escape the dullness of the small Massachusetts town. However, when his parents became ill, Ethan showed unyielding care and gave up his life to prolong his parents’. The town looks on as Ethan’s love for his parents slowly drags him towards poverty. The novel begins with Ethan living a meager life married to Zeena, but he still manages to have a high set of morals and self dignity. Ethan, however, is not without one tragic flaw in his character. It is this flaw, a lack of judgement, which leads to his downfall at the end of the novel.
From the beginning of the novel, it can be seen......

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Title: Ethan Frome, Tragic Hero
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