In Edith Whartons novel Ethan Frome the title character is portrayed with strengths in many aspects of his life Ethan Frome shows his strengths by supporting his family Zeena and Mattie financially and physically He is also a trustworthy man who would never lie to someone to get an advantage on them Ethan expresses his strengths by showing his strong will and fast emotional recovery after any tragedy that happens to people close to him Ethan Frome is a person of many strong characteristics Etha