Ethan Frome alistair and shifting loyalties—reshaping the kingdom

and shifting loyalties—reshaping the kingdom and his own fate in the process

and by Birnam Wood

that allows our willful failings and excesses to shine forth

marking a clean break from the high-flown classical style of its predecessors and introducing the quintessentially Russian hero and heroine

Ethan Frome alistair and shifting loyalties—reshaping the kingdomTrapped in a loveless marriage and weighed down by poverty, Ethan Frome's days are enlivened by the presence of Mattie, his ailing wife Zeena's youthful and charming cousin, who provides help to the household. When Zeena realizes that her husband's feelings for Mattie go beyond simple affection, and that they seem to be reciprocated, the scene is set for a confrontation that will lead to heartbreak, misery and tragedy. A marked contrast to the