Silas Marner by George Eliot

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Silas Marner by George Eliot
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I. Introduction

• George Eliot
• 1. her life
• 2. her marriage
• 3. her philosophy
• B. Silas as Parable

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II. The Themes

• Psychological
• 1. importance of the soul
• 2. search for identity
• 3. importance of love

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II. The themes--Psychological

1. importance of love
2. Importance of work

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II. The Themes

• Social
• Love of others vs love of money
• Marxist what does the book say about money and
  power, who has it, who doesnt, and why

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The themes

• Archetypal / Universal the religious and moral
  theme
• 1. Karma morality and
• natural consequences
• 2. Nature
• 3. Religion (true religion vs false religion)

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III. The Setting

1. Lantern Yard
2. Raveloe
3. Squire Cass House
4. The tavern
5. Silas cottage

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IV. The Charactersmens moral trilogy

• A. Silas Marner
• B. Godfrey
• C. Dunsey

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IV. The Characterswomens moral trilogy

• D. Eppie
• E. Molly
• F. Dolly Winthrop

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V. Symbolism

• The loom / weaving
• Nature (and natural stuff
• insects, flora, etc)
• c. Gold (money and Eppie)

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V. Symbolism

1. Horses
2. The hearth
3. Eyesight
4. The cottage and the open door
5. Silas fits

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VI. Conclusion

• George Eliot and the relation between
• intelligence, beauty, and morality
• The Relation between morality and joy
• Why Silas Marner is still a great book and still
  relevant today