With special reference to Edith Wharton's use of language, show how the New England Setting and its associated imagery contributes to the power of "Ethan ... to relate to the character. This establishes his significance by depicting a strong visual image of his "striking figure" within the community, emphasised by Wharton's inclusion of "seen". Perhaps Wharton is insinuating that he is "seen" physically among the community as opposed to emotionally, especially as Starkfield is oblivious to his feelings for Mattie ... in a previous point. The words contain many harsh "d", "p", and "v" sounds,...

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... imagery is often considered a clear indication that a novel will conclude with the actual death of a main character. This is especially true of Edith Wharton's novel Ethan Frome, as its prevelant death imagery leads many readers to predict the death of Mattie Silver. However, the correlation between the imagery ... and the plot is not quite so direct. In actuality, Edith Wharton surrounds Ethan with death imagery to illustrate that his life is in fact a living death. In order to remind the reader of the death ... of Ethan's hopes, dreams and future happiness Edith Wharton continually e...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate