The Winter of Our Discontent In Steinbeck's novel, "The Winter of Our Discontent", did Ethan Allen Hawley die at the end or was he saved by the talisman that had been secretly placed in his pocket by his daughter? Asked by P. Roland on 10 Feb 21:14 Last updated by Jill W on 28 Jul 20:08
Steinbeck ends Ethan's story without letting the reader know if Ethan's struggle is successful.... we are left with an open ending.