Examine the diverse educational opportunities available to young individuals today and discuss how the lives of the characters in Ethan Frome might have been different if these opportunities had been accessible to them.

Analyze the urbanization trend of the 1920s and describe its potential impact on small towns like Starkfield.

Explore the evolution of the global lumber industry since the late 19th century, and consider whether there is a place for small operators like Ethan Frome in the modern industry.

Investigate the technology currently available to amateur astronomers for studying the night sky, and explain what Ethan could have shown Mattie if he had access to that technology.