# Dr. Buck — Ethan Frome character guide

> Dr. Buck in Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

The local doctor who attends to Zeena Frome.

## Relationships

### [Ethan Frome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/characters/ethan_frome)

_professional_

Dr. Buck is the local physician who treats Ethan and his family, serving as a medical authority in their isolated lives.

### [Zeena Frome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/characters/zeena_frome)

_professional_

Dr. Buck attends to Zeena's chronic illnesses, reinforcing her role as a perpetual invalid.

### [Ethan Frome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/characters/ethan_frome)

_professional_

Dr. Buck is the local physician who treats Ethan and his family, serving as a medical authority in their isolated lives.

### [Zeena Frome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/characters/zeena_frome)

_professional_

Dr. Buck attends to Zeena's chronic illnesses, reinforcing her role as a perpetual invalid.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/chapters/vii)

Dr. Buck is the doctor Zeena consulted in Bettsbridge who recommended she hire a servant.

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