Silas Marner (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Who wrote Silas Marner?
Who wrote Silas Marner?
George Eliot
Silas's occupation in Raveloe
Silas's occupation in Raveloe
Reclusive weaver
What village does Silas live in?
What village does Silas live in?
Raveloe
Who betrays Silas?
Who betrays Silas?
His best friend
What Silas loses faith in after betrayal
What Silas loses faith in after betrayal
Humanity and God
What Silas is obsessed with hoarding
What Silas is obsessed with hoarding
Gold
What happens to Silas's gold?
What happens to Silas's gold?
It is stolen
Who is Eppie?
Who is Eppie?
Orphaned child who wanders into Silas's cottage
What Silas decides to do with Eppie
What Silas decides to do with Eppie
Raise her
What Silas finds through Eppie
What Silas finds through Eppie
Love, redemption, renewed connection with community
Who is Godfrey Cass?
Who is Godfrey Cass?
Wealthy but weak-willed son of Squire Cass
Godfrey Cass's secret
Godfrey Cass's secret
Secret marriage to Eppie's mother, Molly
Who does Eppie choose to stay with?
Who does Eppie choose to stay with?
Silas
Key themes of Silas Marner
Key themes of Silas Marner
Love, loyalty, human connection, redemption
Silas's state at the story's end
Silas's state at the story's end
Content in his life with Eppie