Abeka World Literature Chp 10 Silas Marner
Characterize Dolly Winthrop.
Dolly Winthrop was a meek person who wanted to help others. She stayed very busy and was always called upon when anyone was sick or dying. She was a faithful church attendee.
What prevented Dunstan's absence from being linked with the theft of Silas's gold?
Dunstan had been known to leave before for about six weeks after having a quarrel with his father and then return as if nothing had happened. Therefore, his absence was seen as ordinary.
Why was Godfrey looking forward to New Year's Eve? What did he dread?
Godfrey looked forward to seeing Nancy Lammeter on New Year's Eve. He dreaded Dunstan's possible return and the idea that his father might announce that he should marry Nancy.
What attitude did most of the inhabitants of Raveloe have toward going to church?
Most of the characters did not take going to church seriously. They thought it was only necessary when they wanted to be neighborly or to get involved in porgrams, celebrations, feasts, and the sacraments.
How did the villagers respond to Silas? What advice did Mr. Macey, Mr. Crackenthrop, and Dolly Winthrop gve him?
Most of the villagers responded to Silas with kindness. Mr. Macey told Silas that he was better off without his money because the villagers were responding better to him, and that they would respond even better to him if he went to church. Mr. Crackenthorp told Silas that the reason he lost his money was probably because he thought too much of it. Mrs. Winthrop told him that he needed to go to church because it is not good to work on the Lord's day. She also said that Silas needed to trust in GOd because God knows best.
Contrast Silas's Christmas with that of most of the villagers and with that of Squire Cass.
On Christmas Day, Silas sat in his little cottage alone, eating his meat and moaning to himself while most of the villagers went to church and/or to grand parties and celebrated. Squire Cass had a grand family dinner party.
How did Silas change after the theft?
Silas did his work automatically, punctuated with occasional signs and moans. He had no definite purpose in his weaving as he did before when he looked forward to counting his money at the end of the day. The thought of how much money he would make for his weaving did not appeal to him for it only served as a reminder of his loss. He did not mind as much being interrupted by visitors; he treated them more kindly.