Ethan Frome Color Red Analysis

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From the color of the dish to the cat being the one to break it, it might seem as though it is insignificant but they are however very symbolic details. The color red has many meninges that could relate to the novel and the relationship between Ethan, Zeena, and Mattie. The color red has many significant meanings. It often symbolizes passion and desire but also anger and violence. In the novel Ethan Frome the color red represents not only the desire Ethan and Mattie have toward each other but the anger and stress his current marriage with Zeena is under. It also represents enthusiasm and confidence but in this case the lack of these qualities in the marriage. Breaking the pickle dish created a very poignant scene because it was very important

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