Ethan Frome

chapter 2-3

identify at least 2 purposes for why nothing is explicity said between Ethan and Mattie about their hopes?

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First, Ethan was a married man with nothing to offer. Mattie performed her duties and continued in her job according to Zeena's wishes. If Zeena suspected anything between the two of them, she would immediately send Mattie away.

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