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sympathy for Silas, she gives you a special insider's view of
Godfrey's weakness. You know his worst impulses--the side that
most of us never show to the world. As you read, decide for
yourself whether Godfrey is the villain or the tragic hero of
this novel.

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SILAS MARNER: NANCY LAMMETER

For several chapters, you don't actually meet Nancy--you just
hear of her as the girl Godfrey wants to marry. She's presented
as the proper, socially respectable partner for him, as opposed
to his secret wife Molly. Even crude Squire Cass approves of
her. Considering what you are shown of the upperclass world she
belongs to, how do you feel about Nancy before you meet her?

When Nancy finally appears in Chapter 11, you may be in for a
surprise. Eliot enters Nancy's thoughts, to show that she's a
gentle, sensitive girl, insecure and confused about Godfrey's
courtship. Then you see her through the eyes of the
fashionable, town-bred Gunn sisters. They see that she is
pretty, well-mannered, and neatly dressed. Nevertheless, she
disapproves of their low-cut dresses, and they disapprove of her
country dialect--she is clearly part of her country environment.
You can see the signs of hard work on Nancy's hands. In
general, Eliot describes Nancy's looks and character in glowing
terms. Her only faults, Eliot tells you, are a touch of pride
and inflexibility.

Having a positive view of Nancy may make you feel more kindly
toward the upper class in general (notice that the men at the
Rainbow, too, speak well of the Lammeters). It may also give
you more sympathy for Godfrey. She seems to be a good influence
on him. On the other hand, are her moral standards too high?
She keeps Godfrey at arm's length because she's heard bad rumors
about him. Even after Molly has died and he is free to marry
Nancy, Godfrey is reluctant to tell her about Molly because he
fears her disapproval. Later, Nancy's strict code also keeps
her from agreeing to adopt a child, which creates the only
unhappiness in her marriage to Godfrey. As you read, consider:
Is Nancy a good moral example or are her strict principles a
flaw in her character?

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SILAS MARNER: DOLLY WINTHROP

Dolly represents Raveloe's values of what an individual
should be. She's hardworking, skillful, and so efficient that
she has time left over to care for her neighbor Silas. She
doesn't hesitate to give advice and get involved with other