Silas Marner, Chapter 19 summary
Chapter 19 of 22 · Part 2 · 15 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 19, Godfrey and Nancy visit Silas to offer Eppie a wealthy home, and Godfrey reveals that he is her father when she refuses. Eppie firmly chooses to remain with Silas and announces her engagement to a working man, defeating Godfrey's attempt to repair his neglect.
What happens
- Silas tells Eppie that her love matters more than his recovered gold, though losing her might destroy his renewed faith.
- Godfrey and Nancy arrive and offer to take Eppie into their home as a daughter.
- When Eppie refuses, Godfrey reveals his fatherhood and insists that his claim takes priority.
- Silas challenges Godfrey's neglect but then leaves Eppie free to choose, fearing that he might obstruct her happiness.
- Eppie rejects wealth, declares her loyalty to Silas, and reveals her engagement to a working man who agrees to share their home.
- Godfrey leaves abruptly, and Nancy ends the visit with words of goodwill.
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What to notice
Silas distinguishes remorse from the effects of sustained care. His reply challenges Godfrey's belief that acknowledging his daughter restores his parental claim.
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What does Eppie reveal about her intended marriage?
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