Silas Marner: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Silas's gold symbolise in the novel?
What does Silas's gold symbolise in the novel?
His loss of faith & human connection
What does Silas initially mistake Eppie's golden curls for?
What does Silas initially mistake Eppie's golden curls for?
His stolen gold
Why does Eppie reject Godfrey as her father?
Why does Eppie reject Godfrey as her father?
True family is built on love, not blood
What is Godfrey Cass's main character flaw?
What is Godfrey Cass's main character flaw?
Cowardice & inability to take responsibility
What does Nancy believe should come before personal happiness?
What does Nancy believe should come before personal happiness?
Duty
How is Dunstan Cass described in the novel?
How is Dunstan Cass described in the novel?
A spiteful, jeering fellow
What does Dunstan's death in the stone pit symbolise?
What does Dunstan's death in the stone pit symbolise?
Poetic justice
What role does Dolly Winthrop play in the novel?
What role does Dolly Winthrop play in the novel?
The moral compass
What does William Dane's betrayal cause Silas to lose?
What does William Dane's betrayal cause Silas to lose?
His faith in God & humanity
What social class does Squire Cass represent?
What social class does Squire Cass represent?
The traditional upper class
What key message does Eliot convey through Silas's gold fixation?
What key message does Eliot convey through Silas's gold fixation?
Material wealth can't replace connection
What characteristic of the Cass sons does Eliot criticise?
What characteristic of the Cass sons does Eliot criticise?
Their entitlement & laziness