The real cause of Ethan’s tragedy is the destructive power of one woman.

... The real cause of Ethan's tragedy is the destructive power of one woman. The tragedy of Ethan's life was not due to the destructive power of one woman but due to many factors that caused him not to be able to leave Starkfield and pursue his dreams. His future was placed into jeopardy when his father died, which effectively ended his studies, and forced him to return home to look after his mother. After his mother's death, he married Zeena because he just couldn't stand being alone. The marriage turned out to be a failure because Ethan and Zeena were not compatible. They hardly talked on a frequent basis and there was no love between the two. Later on, Zeena falls ill and Mattie is brought to the farm to help out with things around the house. The arrival of Mattie causes Ethan to pursue forbidden love. Financial struggle keeps him

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