What does the image of the gone (past away people)cucumber-vine bring to mind for ethan?

"A dead cucumber-vine dangled from the porch like the crape streamer tied to the door for a death, and the thought flashed through Ethan's brain: "If it was there for Zeena...."

The man really wishes his wife Zeena was dead. Actually after meeting her, we kind of wish Zeena was dead! In any case the statement represents Ethan's longing to be rid of his wife.

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"A dead cucumber-vine dangled from the porch like the crape streamer tied to the door for a death, and the thought flashed through Ethan's brain: "If it was there for Zeena...."

The man really wishes his wife Zeena was dead. Actually after meeting her, we kind of wish Zeena was dead! In any case the statement represents Ethan's longing to be rid of his wife.