Zeena whined and he couldn't do anything about it. Go for what you want in life and don't get yourself caught up in something you can't get out of. Ethan married Zeena even though he didn't love her and got stuck in taking care of her. This isn't what he wanted to do with his life. He wanted to run away with Mattie from the start but couldn't do it because of his responsibility to Zeena.
Communication is the key to a good relationship.
Zeena and Ethan didn't talk so they didn't know how each other felt. If they would of had better communication, Ethan wouldn't of had the need to be with Mattie because he would of already had a companion in Zeena. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and the English Department of Calhoun High School are not responsible for any errors that may be found in these guides. Students should use these together with other study materials and bring any questions to the attention of their English teachers.