Ethan Frome characters

Ethan Frome

Сentral figure of the narrative. The narrator describes him as a tall man, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is a little over 50, but he looks much older - the whole face of Ethan suggests that life has hurt him greatly. There is a certain secret, which has pushed Ethan to the ground with a heavy...

Zenobia (Zeena) Frome

A woman older than her husband, Ethan. She looked after his mother. After the death of the mother, Ethan married Zenobia, most likely out of pity. She appears to be a skinny woman with an unhealthy, pale face and fake teeth. She is taciturn, always dissatisfied and looking for pseudo-illness. A...

Mattie Silver

Distant relative of Zenobia, who has come to help her with the housework. The young, attractive, smart and kind girl. She is completely opposite to Zenobia. Mattie is a positive, fresh, healthy, energetic, enthusiastic and full of life. She is romantic, easy-going, dreamy girl. Despite her...

The Narrator (Ethan Frome)

Appears to be an engineer. He comes to Starkfield for work but gets interested in the story of Ethan. He is a nosy, curious person, indecent and straightforward. He isn't ashamed to go around and ask everybody about Ethan’s life. However, citizens are in no hurry to share with a stranger...