... of America's new set of cultural boundaries and morals the twentieth century's arrival entailed. The setting of the novel Ethan Frome was notably important to the formation of this novel's plot. The novel was technically set in the small town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. Emotionally this novel took place in frozen isolation. The main character in this novel stood out because of ... sledding into a huge elm tree. However, their attempt failed to kill them, and Ethan was permanently disfigured and injured. Also, Mattie was mentally and physically disabled and remained at the farm with th...

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• Grade Level: High School