Ethan Frome · Character
Aunt Martha Pierce
Mattie Silver's aunt who takes her in after the tragedy.
minor
Also known as Aunt Martha
First appearance: epilogue
Aunt Martha Pierce shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Aunt Martha Pierce helped Zeena find a hired girl in Bettsbridge.
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