Ethan (who didn't get the money from Andrew Hale) feels guilty about the lie he'd told Zeena, and
Zeena tells him they will be saving money on Mattie's keep
.
How does Ethan feel about Zeena?
Zeena is intuitive
; she notices everything and does not easily forget things. Ethan fears that she knows his innermost thoughts. The extent of Zeena's authority is such that Ethan and Mattie are both uneasy when reminded of her; Mattie can not even sit comfortably in Zeena's rocking chair while Zeena is in Bettsbridge.
Why does Ethan regret lying to Zeena?
what lie does Ethan tell Zeena, why does he tell it, and why does he regret it? He told her he would be getting money from Andrew Hale so he wouldn't have to take her to the Flats, and he
regretted because she would spend more money on medication
.
What does Ethan lie about?
At the last minute, in order to buy more time with Mattie, Ethan lies to Zeena—he says
he needs to collect payment for the delivery of lumber from his mill
to Andrew Hale, a builder in Starkfield, and that therefore Jotham Powell, the hired man, will have to take Zeena to the train.
What does Ethan learn from Zeena?
Zeena is home. What does Ethan learn from Zeena?
She is very sick; has “complications”; might need surgery.
Does Ethan cheat on Zeena?
Yes, Ethan cheats on Zeena
. He fantasizes about being with Mattie, shows her preferential treatment, and nearly strikes Zeena after she demands that…
Why does Ethan marry Zeena?
Ethan married Zeena
because he was afraid of silence, just as his mother was
. The Fromes appear to suffer from a fear of loneliness, which causes them to make poor decisions.
Did Ethan Ever Love Zeena?
There we understand that
Zeena does love Ethan
(though she doesn't know how to show it) and does want to be his wife. At this moment we can see clearly just how broken her dreams are, just how badly things have gone for her.
Does Mattie really love Ethan?
Mattie in Love
As a young woman,
Mattie seems to be truly in love with Ethan
. Everything from turning down Denis Eady to declaring her love indicates that her affection for Ethan is sincere.
Are Zeena and Ethan cousins?
Yes,
Ethan and Zeena are cousins
. They first met when Zeena came to Starkfield to help look after Ethan's sickly mother.
Does Ethan Frome kiss Mattie?
Yes
, Ethan kisses Mattie near the end of the novel. He is supposed to be transporting her to the train station, but he takes a side route so they can…
Why does Ethan regret the lie he tells?
what lie does Ethan tell Zeena, why does he tell it, and why does he regret it? He told her he would be getting money from Andrew Hale so he wouldn't have to take her to the Flats, and he regretted
because she would spend more money on medication
.
Who finds Zeena a hired girl?
He takes her in his arms and they kiss passionately. He says he can't and won't let her go. Mattie is bewildered, and
Ethan
is forced to tell her that the doctor has ordered Zeena to get a hired girl, which Mattie realizes would force her to leave.
Why does Ethan feel Zeena might be jealous of Mattie?
He thought that someone had broken into the house. What reason does Zeena give for locking Ethan and Mattie out? … He
liked the thought of he and mattie being together
. At first he was concerned about the money but then liked the idea of being alone with Mattie for an evening.
Does Ethan want to leave Starkfield?
The
couple wanted to move away from Starkfield
, but Ethan couldn't find a buyer for the farm and mill and he realized that Zeena needed to stay in Starkfield where she was well known (if only for being “sickly”).
Why did Zeena become sick?
He was studying to become one in Florida when he returned to Starkfield to take care of his ill mother. Zeena
had helped nurse Ethan's mother and uses it as an excuse for her becoming
sick. However, she had onlt become “sick” because she did not want them to move to the big city.
