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Ethan Frome: Unveiling Tragic Ironies & Symbolism

Delve into the layered symbolism and tragic ironies in Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome". Explore how the incident on the sled reflects Ethan's life and the characters. Contemplate the speculation around Mattie's fate, the suicide attempt, and Ethan's agency versus fate. Uncover the tragic hero elements present in Ethan's narrative.

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Ethan Frome: Unveiling Tragic Ironies & Symbolism

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  1. Ethan Frome ch. 8-9 • How is the incident on the sled symbolic of the story and the characters? In what way is it a metaphor for Ethan’s life?

  2. Ethan Frome ch. 8-9 • How is the incident on the sled and its outcome ironic?

  3. Speculation • Would Ethan have been better off if Mattie had died?

  4. Speculation • Is the failure of their suicide attempt accidental? If not, what factors might account for its failure?

  5. Speculation • Is Ethan a victim of fate or responsible for his own misfortune?

  6. Vocabulary • Abhor- hate; detest • Opaque- no luster; dull • Benevolence- a kindly act • Conjecture- infer or guess

  7. Tragic Hero • They must suffer • They must be doomed from the start, their decline inevitable • They must be basically noble in nature • Their fate must result from a tragic flaw • Their story must arouse fear and pity • They have free choice to some degree.

  8. Tragic Hero? • Is Ethan a tragic hero? • Is his story a tragedy? • If so, what is his tragic flaw? • Present your opinion and your proof from the text.

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