Ethan Frome 3

In novels, such as Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome, imagery and theme play a large role in developing the novel and bringing it to the status of a ‘Classic.’ An author’s use of imagery gives the reader an idea of the novel’s characters and setting. It helps to advance the reader’s understanding of the novel and its theme. The theme of a novel is also an important aspect that one must consider …showed first 75 words of 803 total…

…showed last 75 words of 803 total…think. In conclusion, one sees that juxtaposed positions of imagery can give the reader either an admirable or disagreeable outlook on the setting and/or characters of a novel. The power of words can help the reader to obtain a more fully understand-able view of the theme of the novel. Through the repeated use of imagery, the author of a novel can bring the reader into a world where anything can happen, and usually does.