Ehtan Frome Post

After the completion of the novel (or novella), it is prudent to realize the importance of Zenothia Frome. Given the opportunity, I would have named the book after her, rather than her husband. She is perhaps, the most important character in Ethan's life, Zeena is in fact, the Antagonist. Some may point out the irony that Zeena, a women that was once very sick, was now taking care of the one that took care of her. Not to mention the fact that she hold Mattie's hand for the rest of her life, right after she was ready to kick her out of the house. But I believe that the story is not ironic, but merley displaying the character of Zeena. To put it in today's terms, Zeena is a drama queen or perhaps a control freak. She was a stubborn character that never compromised once she reached a decision. Her personality obviously reveals that if she were to be put into any kind of power, she would love it. Thus, when the two people she lives with needs care, she took the job willingly. Earlier in the story she presentsherself as if she was extremely sick, whether that is true or not is not clearly defined. However, Zeena would be the type of women to utilize any possible thing to gain a position over her husband. Because she claims she is so sick, Ethan is compelled to try and please her to make her better (if not for her, than to make Ethan's conscious clear). Thus, it is not hard to believe, that Zeena, while had some illness, exaggerated her condition. By the end of the book, her recovery is referred to as "magic."