This character works for Ethan and is supposed to drive Mattie to the train.
Who is Jotham Powell?
100
The color of the broken pickle dish.
What is red?
100
When the reader has to infer details about a character based on what the author tells us.
What is indirect characterization?
100
Ethan says if his mother had died during this time, he might not have married Zeena.
What is the spring?
(warmth vs. cold)
200
"I know well enough what they say of my having kep' her here as long as I have."
Who is Zeena Frome?
200
This person is behind the story of "Ethan Frome," and was driven by him to Corbury Junction.
Who is the narrator?
200
The place the cat sits during Ethan and Mattie's night alone.
What is Zeena's rocking chair?
200
The cause of the tragic hero's downfall.
What is hamartia?
200
Mattie and Zeena are contrasted standing in the doorway holding this.
What is a lantern?
(light vs. dark)
300
"Mattie Silver's not a hired girl. She's your relation."
Who is Ethan Frome?
300
These two people were married during the book, and were seen kissing.
Who are Ned Hale and Ruth Varnum?
300
The person/creature who actually breaks the pickle dish.
What is the cat?
300
The main character's struggle between two choices.
What is internal conflict?
300
This makes Zeena believe she needs surgery.
What is Zeena's hypochondria?
(sickess/disability)
400
"I used to go a good deal after the accident, when I was first married; but after a awhile I got to think it made 'em feel worse to see us."
Who is Mrs. Hale/Ruth Varnum?
400
The name of the man who takes Mattie's trunk to the train station.
Who is Daniel Byrne?
400
The garment that Mattie is always seen wearing.
What is a cherry-colored scarf?
400
The literary movement following Naturalism.
What is Realism?
400
The part of Ethan's house that connects the house to the barn.
What is the missing "L"?
(isolation/paralysis)
500
"I want to put my hand out and touch you. I want to do that for you and care for you. I want to be there when you're sick and when you're lonesome."
Who is Ethan Frome?
500
This person, who is briefly mentioned at the beginning of the story, had driven the stage from Bettsbridge to Starkfield during the pre-trolley days and filled in some of the details of Ethan Frome's life.
Who is Harmon Gow?
500
A place where the name is just as oppressive as the weather.
What is Starkfield, MA?
500
Their punishment often exceeds their crime.
What is a tragic hero?
500
Ethan focuses on this immediately after hitting the tree.