Silas Marner Critique Essay, Research Paper

There are two main points in the story “Silas Marner”. The first is redemption. Godfrey Cass kept many secrets from people. He kept the secret of being married to a previous woman before Nancy, and he finally told her about that. He kept the secret of being Eppie’s real father, until finally he told of that also. But he was forgiven. His wrongdoings were forgiven and he provided for both Nancy and Eppie and their family, including Silas Marner.

The second main point is rebirth. Silas’ love, for a while in his life, was just his money, the accumalating money that he gained from weaving. But that was stolen from him, his one love was stolen, and he fell victim to depression and anger. But when he discovered Eppie his heart was full again. His love was no longer then money that brought false security and happiness, but of his daughter Eppie whom he loved more than anything, and she loved him also. He was once again happy and glad to be alive; his main focus in life to providing a good life for Eppie. He was reborn, not physically, but mentally and spiritually. Along with loving Eppie, he came closer to God, became more social, and he wasn’t stereotyped anymore of being a strange man.

I thought this book was really good. It is hard to read though, George Elliot writes using hard words and phrasing. But the story was excellent. It made me think of redemption and rebirth, and what I love most in my life, hopefully not material possesions. It provides moral things in a story, that is easy to understand, but is hard to read. I liked it and give it an “A”.