. Explain why you think Wharton left Ethan and Mattie alive and injured at the end of the novel instead of allowing them to escape together in death. Be specific

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Ethan Frome

. Explain why you think Wharton left Ethan and Mattie alive and injured at the end of the novel instead of allowing them to escape together in death. Be specific

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Asked by isabel s #452716 on 7/31/2015 7:33 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/31/2015 7:43 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/31/2015 7:43 PM

I believe Wharton was allowing the two to pay for their sins against Zeena. She left the wronged wife with all the power over the two people who conspired to hurt her.

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