there the viewer learns that Ethan has been in the Civil War, because of the Year. Ethan replies to Aaron that the war had been over for three years. Aaron asks Ethan, "It did? So why didn't you come home before now?" There the viewer learns that it takes Ethan a long time to get over, and forget things. Also when he is reaquainted with his addopted nephew Martin, Ethan says, "I could mistake you for a half-breed." He is releasing his hatred for the Native American that way. Martin is not as easily understood. He tends to have a tough
             ...