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Silas Marner by George Eliot

Silas Marner by George Eliot. I. Introduction. George Eliot 1. her life 2. her marriage 3. her philosophy B. Silas as Parable:. II. The Themes. Psychological 1. importance of the soul 2. search for identity 3. importance of love. II. The themes--Psychological.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot

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  1. Silas Marner by George Eliot

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

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

  4. II. The themes--Psychological • importance of love • Importance of work

  5. 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 doesn’t, and why

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

  7. III. The Setting • Lantern Yard • Raveloe • Squire Cass’ House • The tavern • Silas’ cottage

  8. IV. The Characters—men’s moral trilogy A. Silas Marner B. Godfrey C. Dunsey

  9. IV. The Characters—women’s moral trilogy D. Eppie E. Molly F. Dolly Winthrop

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

  11. V. Symbolism • Horses • The hearth • Eyesight • The cottage and the open door • Silas’ fits

  12. 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

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