Silas Marner MCQs and Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 4, 2025

Summary:

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is a novel written by George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) and published in 1861. The novel follows the story of Silas Marner, a linen weaver who is wrongly accused of theft in his hometown of Lantern Yard. As a result, he is exiled and moves to the rural village of Raveloe, where he becomes a reclusive miser, finding comfort only in his growing hoard of gold. Silas’s life changes dramatically when his gold is stolen by Dunstan Cass, the reckless son of Squire Cass, Raveloe’s wealthiest man. Just as Silas falls into despair over the loss, a golden-haired orphaned child, Eppie, mysteriously appears at his cottage. Silas decides to adopt and raise her, replacing his lost gold with love and human connection. Years later, Godfrey Cass, Eppie’s biological father, who had abandoned her, tries to reclaim her after his secret marriage to her mother, Molly Farren, is revealed. However, Eppie chooses to stay with Silas, proving that love and kindness outweigh wealth and social status. The novel explores themes of redemption, fate, isolation, and the transformative power of love. Silas moves from despair and bitterness to joy and belonging, illustrating Eliot’s belief in human resilience and moral justice.