# Ruth Varnum — Ethan Frome character guide

> Ruth Varnum in Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Varnum, Ruth

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Who they are

A young woman from Starkfield, briefly mentioned in social contexts.

## Relationships

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

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Ruth Varnum is a minor acquaintance from the local community, part of the social fabric of Starkfield.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ethan_frome_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as part of the engaged couple who nearly crashed into the elm while coasting.

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