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In Chapter 1, we hear about the events that happened to Silas Marner in Lantern Yard that lead him to move to Raveloe. Describe these events?
Silas Marner was accused of murder in Lantern Yard and moved to Raveloe. He also had a bag of money he kept until Duston stole Saila’s money seen he lost Godfrey.
What are the differences or similarities in Silas' life in Lantern Yard, compared to Raveloe.
When Silas was in Lantern Yard was not a friendly community but has a religious stadits while Ravelos was a friendly community but didn’t have a religious stadits.
What did Silas do for Sally Oates? How do people respond to this act? What is the end result of Silas' helping Sally Oates?
Silas was treating Sally due to her illness, so Silas use his knowledge and provided a cure (medical plant) to heal Sally from her illness and pain. But that got the better of Silas because the people who saw what Silas was doing the Sally, wanted the same treatment as what Silas is giving to Sally.
Chapter 3 - Describe the social structure of the community Raveloe.
The community of Ravoles is mix of different groups of people and each having their own social standing. The rich class was the squire class, while the poor class didn’t really care about anything, but important lookin village with a fine church and churchyard and a few brick homes.
Chapter 3 - Describe each member of the Cass family. In particular, what weakness does Godfrey display?
Squire Cass is a richest man in Raveloe and not good father to his children.
Godfrey Cass is weak and dependent on his younger brother Dunstan.
Dunstan Cass- irresponsible, heartless, meanspirited and abusive.
Chapter 4 - What characteristics of Dunstan are brought out through the incidents in this chapter?
Dustan characteristics shows that he is not a trustworthy man and disrespects those around him, whether it is family or not. He has the potential to really hurt anyone who do no go his way, he is heartless and evil.
Chapter 4 - Silas' story began in Chapter I, and the story of the Cass brothers was introduced in Chapter III. How are the two plots starting to be brought together?
In the beginning of the story Silas and Squire Cass’ sons starts when the sons steal Silas’ stash of money. It continued when Godfrey’s daughter with the opium addict, Molly, ends up in Silas’ care.
Chapter 5 - What were Silas's actions and thoughts after finding his gold missing?
Silas’ action was breakdown and he had a new look on life after finding it. He initially fears that greater power removed the money to ruin him a second time, but banishes that thought in favor of the simpler explanation of a robbery.
In Chapter 5, what hope does Silas have? What action does this hope lead him to take?
Silas had very high hopes on finding his gold. It takes him on a journey to find his gold.
What was George Eliot's real name?
Mary Anne Evans
How did the author respond after her father died?
She was freed from caring for him and travelled.
Why was the author not able to legally marry her husband?
The man she wanted to marry was already married.
What is Silas Marner's occupation?
weaver
In Chapter 1, what do we find out happened to Silas Marner's fiancé?
she married his friend, William Dane
In Chapter 2, who does Silas Marner cure, causing people to find him even more mysterious?
Sally Oates
Which character blackmails his brother into giving him his horse, which he eventually does not care for properly, resulting in the horse's death?
Dunston Cass
What happened to Wildfire?
Dunstan recklessly rode the horse in the hunt, which resulted in the horse's death.
Which quote, best shows the character of Dunstan?
"Dunstan's mind was as dull as the mind of a possible felon usually is."
What does Nancy represent to Godfrey?
Love and happiness
What does the narrator imply about Godfrey's future?
He will regret his choices and live a monotonous life
Where did Silas leave his money while he was running an errand?
Under the floorboards
Where does Silas go to find someone of authority to report his loss?
The village inn and tavern
Describe what aspects of the author's life influenced the book, Silas Marner.
The author influcence on the different between the rich and the poor, she thinks that the rich people are more croupted then the poor people. Also, the religous stander between two town and how they have their ow belief in the christian view.
Describe the events that occurred in Lantern Yard that led Silas Marner to move to Raveloe.
Silas Marner lived in th place where their religous stander were high and not a sociable community to be in, which led to him accuse of murdering a man and was banned out of Lantern Yard and move to Reveloe. When he was in Raveloes there was a low religous stander and a good soical community were he can work peaceful without people kicking him out of the town.
Describe the events in Chapter 4 where Silas Marner's gold was stolen, and how he reacted.
hen Silas first discovers that his gold was stolen, he has a mild panic attack. He frantically began searching all over his house, flipping chairs and checking under his mattress. When he finally realized that someone actually must have taken his gold, Silas cries out in anguish. His thoughts wander to who or what may have taken his precious belongings. He soon concludes that the thief someone he knew. Silas proceeds to recall a recent experience with Jem Rodney, a local poacher. More specifically, he remembers how Rodney once stayed a bit too long in Silas' cottage one day, claiming to have just been lighting his pipe. Confident that he had his thief, Silas makes his way to the village in order to proclaim his loss so that someone could recover the stolen gold.
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