TenaciousE  +  28731 Wed, 28 Apr 04 01:26 AM Well i have to do a paper in english comparing the story, Ethan Frome, to a short story called The First Seven Years. I know that alot of the characters in both stories are similiar in their roles, but what are some other intersting things i should look for in character comprehension. I'm brand new to these forums, and i am not the best between the line reader, so please, bear with me. TenaciousE Joined on Wed, Apr 28 2004 New Member 02

	maj  +  29004 Mon, 03 May 04 09:52 PM I find that topic really interesting too as it is said that the most important traits of our personalites are supposed to be formed. maj Joined on Mon, Mar 31 2003 Senior Member 4,756

	entice35  +  29561 Tue, 11 May 04 11:55 AM Well, write all the characters down from each text then go back and write their parts in the story. When you are done answer your question for your task. If you can pull this one, you will be fine with many more to come. Good Luck! entice35 Joined on Mon, May 3 2004 New Member 06

	wumanfu  +  31012 Wed, 26 May 04 07:47 AM OK, do you agree with this analysis of Characters in Ethan Frome? * Ethan Frome- taciturn, extremely responsible, young man who marries an older woman because of fear of being alone, no social skills, shy and naive, martyr complex * Zeena Frome- frigid, cold, emotionless wife of Ethan who didn't express her feelings, suspicious of Ethan, old, ugly, down and depressed, passive, aggressive and manipulative * Mattie Silver- young, flirtatious, outgoing cousin of Zeena, good listener, spinster, was an orphan Please try to analyse the characters of The First Seven Years in the same way. Personally, I’d search the Internet for study guides or book reviews to get a little help. It’s really a difficult question; the hardest thing is getting just the right perspective on the book as a whole – not easy at all. Maybe editorial reviews from Amazon.com would be a great place to get some perspective on the two novels. Good luck! wumanfu Joined on Wed, Sep 24 2003 This member has left English Forums. Please do not expect a reply to existing posts. Full Member 150 For the Titanic, an iceberg, for sanity, spam.