# 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.

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