... of a clear theme, literary devices, and fascinating characters. The end result of her work on the novel is a tale of such sadness and despondency that emotional readers are overwhelmed. Edith Wharton was born in 1862 to a wealthy family involved in New York City society. Her career began with her use of clever satire to demean her New York society. Her reputation ... for Mattie and he was changed into the distant and melancholy figure seen at the beginning of the novel. Ethan Frome was a very symbolic novel. Wharton constantly used objects and colors to represent feelings and hopes. For...

• Word Count: 1615
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School