What does Jotham Powel's declining Ethan's invitation to stay for supper forebode?

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Ethan Frome

What does Jotham Powel's declining Ethan's invitation to stay for supper forebode?

Ethan frome chapter 7

Asked by savannah v #310197 on 9/15/2013 7:15 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/15/2013 7:40 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 9/15/2013 7:16 PM

Are you sure this is in Chapter 7?

Answered by savannah v #310197 on 9/15/2013 7:38 PM

thats what my questions say its in

Answered by Aslan on 9/15/2013 7:40 PM

I think this is actually chapter 6. Ethan is pretty scared of eating alone with Mattie. Jotham's refusal to eat with them puts a certain stress and awkwardness in the situation. This is going to force Ethan and Mattie to express themselves.

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