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I. Title: Ethan Frome II. Author: Edith Wharton III. Genre: Novel IV. Setting: Starkfield, MA, 1880’s-early 1900’s V. Point of view of narration: The narrator is a person talking about Ethan Frome. VI. Main characters and brief description: A: Ethan Frome- Ethan is the protagonist of the story. Physically he is quite noticeable, for he is tall, bent, and pained-looking. Chapters one through nine talk about his earlier years, primarily a winter in his late twenties when he is a healthy young man. B: Zenobia “Zeena” Frome- Ethan's wife, who is also his distant cousin, is described as thin and hard. Before marrying Ethan, she takes care of Ethans ill mother. Because Ethan was afraid to be alone after the death of his mother, he asks Zeena to stay and marry him. C: Mattie Silver- Mattie is Zeena’s cousin who comes to live with Ethan and Zeena. She is described as short, dark, sweet, and lively. She has feelings for Ethan, and they eventually fall in love. D: Narrator- He is a visitor in town staying over Ruth Hale’s house. He describes Ethan’s life. VII. Minor characters and brief description: A: Ruth Hal