Silas Marner: personer, tidslinje og steder

Silas lives apart in Raveloe after a theft accusation destroys his trust in his former religious community.

Silas devotes himself to weaving and saving gold, while his attempt to help a sick neighbor increases his isolation.

Dunstan threatens to reveal Godfrey’s marriage, and Godfrey agrees to let him sell Wildfire.

Dunstan causes Wildfire’s death during the hunt, then steals the savings hidden in Silas’s empty cottage.

Silas discovers his gold is missing and goes to the Rainbow to report the theft.

The Rainbow’s company accepts Silas’s distress, and he withdraws his accusation against Jem Rodney before seeking the constable.

A tinderbox directs suspicion toward a visiting pedlar, while Godfrey learns of Wildfire’s death and considers confessing.

Godfrey tells his father about the missing rent and Wildfire but keeps his marriage secret.

The investigation stalls, and neighbors offer Silas gifts and advice without easing his grief.

Godfrey dances with Nancy at the Red House, but she resists his appeal for encouragement.

Molly collapses in the snow, and her child follows the firelight into Silas’s cottage.

Godfrey discovers his wife is dead but conceals his fatherhood, while Silas takes responsibility for the child.

With Dolly’s help, Silas raises Eppie, arranges her baptism, and begins forming closer ties with his neighbors.

Godfrey secretly watches Eppie thrive and reassures himself that he can provide for her without revealing their relationship.

Sixteen years later, Eppie discusses Aaron’s wish to marry her without separating her from Silas.

Nancy reflects on refusing to adopt Eppie, then grows anxious as people rush past the house.

Dunstan’s skeleton and the stolen money are found, prompting Godfrey to confess his fatherhood to Nancy.

Godfrey reveals himself as Eppie’s father, but she refuses his offer and chooses to remain with Silas.

Godfrey and Nancy accept Eppie’s choice, and he decides against publicly acknowledging her as his daughter.

Silas and Eppie find Lantern Yard replaced by a factory, leaving his questions about the accusation unanswered.

Eppie marries Aaron and returns with him, Silas, and Dolly to their improved home at the Stone-pits.