Friday, January 29, 2016

In Silas Marner, what significance does Chapter 21 have to the novel as a whole?

By returning to Lantern Yard with the hope of showing Eppie were he used to live, Marner is able to finally get closure on his past life. Though he sought to find out if his name has ever been cleared, he finds instead that Lantern Yard is gone. He finally realizes that his past is gone and doesn't matter any more. Adding to this, Eppie has rejected Godfrey's offer and is remaining with Silas until she marries Aaron. At this point, Silas fully understands what is truly important in his life.

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