Writing an Essay s
Now that you've listed some important elements in the story, pick a topic from Ethan Frome, Write an essay of approximately four or
five paragraphs detailing how the topic relates to your understanding of the novel as a whole. Here are some suggested topics, but
you may choose your own:
• Explore the idea of communication among the characters in the novel. What theme does Wharton attempt to convey through
their communication?
• What does the pickle dish seem to symbolize in the novel?
• What type of tragic hero does Ethan Frome represent? Explore the differences between a classic tragic hero and a more
modern tragic hero.
Read more about writing argumentative essays and some general guidelines for writing an essay e
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