Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome is a resident of Starkfield. He lives on a farmhouse on the outskirts of the town, the same farmhouse he was born in. The Fromes have lived in Starkfield for generations, as is apparent from the family graveyard on the farm. He is a man of pride and honesty. He is somewhat educated and has a rather deep connection with nature. He is a romantic in a naturalist world.
Personal Life
Ethan is married to Zeena Frome. Zeena is a distant cousin of Ethan's who was sent to take care of Ethan's mother when he was sick. After Ethan's mother died, he married Zeena. Without any real emotional connection to her, Ethan spent his days with Zeena, watching her get more sick each week. Soon, it became impossible for Ethan to take full care of Zeena, so they resulted to hiring Mattie Silver, a cousin of Zeena's, to watch after her. With Mattie around the house, Ethan could now concentrate on his declining lumber business.
The Accident
It had been a year since Mattie came to live with the Fromes when Zeena brought news that she had hired a new girl to take care of her. With little money, Zeena came to the conclusion that Mattie had to leave. When the day of Mattie’s departure came, Ethan and Mattie set out on a sleigh to the train. On the way, they decided to go sledding, or coasting, as many residents in Starkfield usually do. On the way down the hill, they crashed into an elm tree. They were both severely crippled in the accident. Twenty years later, Ethan, Zeena and Mattie still lived together on the farm. Zeena had now taken the role of housekeeper and caregiver that Mattie once had.
Personal Life
Ethan is married to Zeena Frome. Zeena is a distant cousin of Ethan's who was sent to take care of Ethan's mother when he was sick. After Ethan's mother died, he married Zeena. Without any real emotional connection to her, Ethan spent his days with Zeena, watching her get more sick each week. Soon, it became impossible for Ethan to take full care of Zeena, so they resulted to hiring Mattie Silver, a cousin of Zeena's, to watch after her. With Mattie around the house, Ethan could now concentrate on his declining lumber business.
The Accident
It had been a year since Mattie came to live with the Fromes when Zeena brought news that she had hired a new girl to take care of her. With little money, Zeena came to the conclusion that Mattie had to leave. When the day of Mattie’s departure came, Ethan and Mattie set out on a sleigh to the train. On the way, they decided to go sledding, or coasting, as many residents in Starkfield usually do. On the way down the hill, they crashed into an elm tree. They were both severely crippled in the accident. Twenty years later, Ethan, Zeena and Mattie still lived together on the farm. Zeena had now taken the role of housekeeper and caregiver that Mattie once had.