6/4/2023 0 Comments Silas marner gutenberg![]() ![]() The Seven Basic Plots: Booker uses this tale as a prime example of how the Rebirth plot doesn't have to involve a romance - instead of a love interest, this story uses a child to touch the heart of poor Silas and bring him back to an enjoyment of life.The Scrooge: Silas in the first part of the book.Miscarriage of Justice: What forces Marner out of his hometown.Meaningful Name: Eppie's name is short for Hephzibah, which means "my delight is in her." It's also used in the book of Isaiah as a synonym for Zion/Jerusalem after she's been restored to God's favor.thus spelling out that Eppie's appearance signals Silas's redemption. This classic novel takes place in Lantern Yard, a slum street in an unnamed city in Northern England, during the early 19th century.Loners Are Freaks: This is kind of the point of the novel, but it's also the general attitude of the townspeople.Hair of Gold: Eppie, symbolizing the gold Silas lost.Et Tu, Brute?: Silas's backstory involves being framed by his best friend Project Gutenberg Presents Silas Marner (computer-generated audio) by George Eliot. ![]()
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