Silas Marner: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What narrative structure does Silas Marner use?
What narrative structure does Silas Marner use?
Chronological, linear narrative
How long does the story span in Raveloe?
How long does the story span in Raveloe?
30 years
Eliot's description of the novel's form
Eliot's description of the novel's form
Legendary tale with a realistic treatment
Themes in Silas & Godfrey's parallel stories
Themes in Silas & Godfrey's parallel stories
Justice, redemption, and consequences
Example of foreshadowing in the novel
Example of foreshadowing in the novel
William Dane's betrayal mirrors Dunstan's theft
Parallel connecting material wealth to human love
Parallel connecting material wealth to human love
Loss of Silas's gold and arrival of Eppie
Lantern Yard vs Raveloe represents
Lantern Yard vs Raveloe represents
Alienation versus belonging
Supernatural language describing Silas
Supernatural language describing Silas
A useful gnome or brownie
Natural imagery for Eppie
Natural imagery for Eppie
Precious plant
What the loom motif represents
What the loom motif represents
Silas's isolated life and repetitive existence
Gold and Eppie's hair symbolise
Gold and Eppie's hair symbolise
Transformation from valuing wealth to cherishing human love
Narrative voice type in Silas Marner
Narrative voice type in Silas Marner
Third-person omniscient
Tone of the narrative voice
Tone of the narrative voice
Compassionate