I thought that the ending wrapped up the entire meaning of the novel; Wharton basically summed up the fact that no matter what Ethan does, he will forever be trapped in the wintry town of Starkfield. The ending was really powerful; I was so happy when Mattie and Ethan were basically escaping together, and it just came crashing down and it really hit me. Wharton is almost saying that sometimes, love really doesn't conquer all.
I think what killed Ethan the most was the fact that he was living with constant temptation. Mattie was dangling in front of him but he couldn't do anything about it. I think that just tore him apart.
I agree with Kate...except I think of it more as longing for a life that he used to have. Ethan didn't choose his life in Starkfield, and he had to leave his busy, social one in Worcestor. I think he wants that old excitement back; in other words, his life back.
I personaly like the ending. If it ended in a happier way, it just wouldn't have fit into the whole theme and feel of the story. I also like how it was told from the present looking into the past. That makes it more real, tangible, to me.
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I thought that the ending wrapped up the entire meaning of the novel; Wharton basically summed up the fact that no matter what Ethan does, he will forever be trapped in the wintry town of Starkfield. The ending was really powerful; I was so happy when Mattie and Ethan were basically escaping together, and it just came crashing down and it really hit me. Wharton is almost saying that sometimes, love really doesn't conquer all.
I think what killed Ethan the most was the fact that he was living with constant temptation. Mattie was dangling in front of him but he couldn't do anything about it. I think that just tore him apart.
I agree with Kate...except I think of it more as longing for a life that he used to have. Ethan didn't choose his life in Starkfield, and he had to leave his busy, social one in Worcestor. I think he wants that old excitement back; in other words, his life back.
I personaly like the ending. If it ended in a happier way, it just wouldn't have fit into the whole theme and feel of the story. I also like how it was told from the present looking into the past. That makes it more real, tangible, to me.
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