1. Love or Marriage
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton allows the symbols in the book to convey her reoccurring theme in this novel. One of these reoccurring themes is, Society and Morality as obstacles to the fulfillment of desire. ... The symbols Edith Wharton has placed through out the novel is able to bring up this reoccurring theme of Ethan's passions and constraints placed on him by society. ... This is able to relate to the theme of Society and Morality as Obstacles to the Fulfillment of Desire. ... This is how Edith Wharton is able to show her re-occurring themes through her symbols. ...
- Word Count: 690
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School