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Which statement best expresses Edith Wharton's purpose in choosing the name "Starkfield" for her fictional town?
A The name "Starkfield" has no bearing on the story.
B The name "Starkfield" hints at Ethan Frome's failure as a farmer.
C The name "Starkfield" reflects the physical strength of Ethan Frome.
D The name "Starkfield" suggests the gloom surrounding Ethan Frome and his past.
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Wharton's name "Starkfield" evokes starkness and bleakness—reflecting the cold, barren setting and the gloom and emotional desolation surrounding Ethan Frome and his past.
Wharton's name "Starkfield" evokes starkness and bleakness—reflecting the cold, barren setting and the gloom and emotional desolation surrounding Ethan Frome and his past.
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