Loyalty by the dictionary is “the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations”, but “dual loyalty” is the common cause of tragedies, betrayal and infidelity. In Edith Wharton’s book, Ethan Frome, dual loyalty was Ethan’s major source of misery and misfortune. Now, Ethan is challenged by internal conflict, as he must decide if his loyalty lies with Zeena, his wife, or with Mattie, his wife’s cousin and if the sacrifices he made are worth the cost. Ethan Frome has shown loyalty to his wife Zeena on few occasions. The way Ethan has shown loyalty to Zeena is staying by her side for all this time, as Zeena isn’t the most truthful and idealistic person. Zeena has been portrayed constantly as the bane of Ethan’s existence,
