9) How does the setting of Starkfield, Massachusetts contribute to the
theme of the story?
A)
The setting of Starkfield His nothing to do with the
theme of the story
The town is harsh and "stark," just like the life lived
by those like Ethan Frome.
B)
The town is bright and sunny, a counterpoint to the
dark outlook of the main character.
D)
The town is a symbol of the failing agricultural way
of life in New England during the early 1900s.