Doubles in Ethan Frome
... Edith Wharton wrote Ethan Frome in 1911 (Werlock). ... One of the most noticeable tools is the use of “doubles. ... There are three main "doubles” in Ethan Frome. ... During the entire book, Zeena is in between Ethan and Mattie’s relationship. The one time Ethan and Mattie have a night alone the cat is in the room and it causes disaster and awkwardness. ... After dinner, the cat is sitting in Zeena’s chair as if to warn Ethan and Mattie away from anything. ... The whole mood of the night was ruined for Mattie and Ethan because of the “presence” of Zeena in her cat.