# Puss — Ethan Frome character guide

> Puss in Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-v

## Who they are

The Fromes' cat, a minor presence in the household.

## Relationships

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

_family_

Puss is the Frome family cat, a silent companion in the household, often associated with Zeena's domain.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/chapters/v)

The cat observes the couple, jumps into Zeena's chair, and later causes the chair to rock, reminding Ethan of reality.

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