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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.