Answer:
C ) receptive nature.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the novel "Ethan Frome", Ethan is the protagonist. Ethan has been portrayed as a simple man who has been living a miserable life. After meeting with Mattie he felt that only she was the one who understands him. There is a constant conflict in his mind regarding his love for Mattie. He doesn't feel good about expressing his feelings towards Mattie to her. He feels that this would be very unfair if he start to impose his feelings on him.