Which best expresses the main idea or intent of the author in this passage?
A) The author is writing a story that is meant to critique the economic structures of American society.
B) The author wants to make the reader fall in love with the charming nature of Ethan and his amusing personality.
C) The author hopes that the reader becomes fascinated with the history of the town of Starkfield in this passage.
D) The author wants to intrigue the reader about Ethan Frome's story by hinting at how horrific Ethan's past must have been.