Ethan Frome (main character of Ethan Frome) was a man who lived in his own world of silence. Ethan also lived in the small, dark town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. He was the “most striking figure” in his town yet he was but “the ruin of a man”. By many people Ethan was mistaken for an old man though he was “not more than fifty-two. This narration is a far cry from the character of Newland …showed first 75 words of 1830 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1830 total…Archer is a tragic character. In conclusion, Newland Archer and Ethan Frome are two characters though so different, yet very much alike. Each man had a vision. They envisioned themselves with the women they wanted. For Ethan, it was Mattie. For Newland, it was Countess Olenska. But due to certain circumstances, the trickery by their wives, and being tragic characters these two men were unable to fulfill what they wanted out of life- true love.