Ethan Frome Essay Could you ever imagine living your entire life in the same town and if you try to leave something will keep bringing you back. In the novel, Ethan Frome, the main character Ethan Frome lives his life in this way. Through his silence, isolation, and illusions he causes himself to be trapped in Starkfield. In the beginning, on the outside Ethan Frome seems like a normal middle-aged farmer but deep down there is a different story. Ethan is a very complicated individual, he feels isolated for several reasons. Harmon Gow Said, “Guess he’s been in Starkfield too many winters. Most of the smart ones get away.” Growing up Ethan