6/12/2023 0 Comments Author of ethan fromeHer prose slows down as she evokes Ethan's return to consciousness. One of the best examples of Wharton's careful control is seen in the descriptions of the events immediately before and after the "smash-up." As Mattie and Ethan ride the sled down the hill, Wharton captures the initial thrill of the speed and then Ethan's frenzied determination to drive them straight into the elm tree. Throughout the novel, Wharton builds up patterns of imagery, patterns of behavior, and specially charged words all of which serve a definite stylistic and structural purpose. Her choice of vocabulary and sentence structure, which is as stark as the lives led by her protagonists, is deceptive. Edith Wharton's writing style is characterized by simplicity and control.
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