Dunstan knew about Godfrey's secret - being secretely married to Molly. Dunstan would blackmail him in which was considered an "hold" over Godfrey.
Dunstan held the secret of Godfrey's secret marriage to Molly Farren, an opium addict. Dunstan threatened to reveal this secret, which would ruin Godfrey's reputation and marriage prospects, if Godfrey did not comply with his demands.
Though there is no main antagonist you could consider minor ones such as William Dane because of his betrayal of Silas Marner, Dunstan Cass because he stole Marner's money, or maybe even Godfrey Cass because he was trying to take Eppie to his home and make her leave Silas.
I believe he had four. In chapter 9 Squire Cass says to Godfrey ".. If I hadn't four good-for-nothing fellows to hang on me like horse-leeches. I've been too good a father to you all." We can assume he was talking about his sons (:
Nancy Lammeter is a kind-hearted, attractive young woman from the village of Raveloe in the novel "Silas Marner" by George Eliot. She is engaged to Godfrey Cass but later forms a bond with Silas Marner, a weaver who lives on the outskirts of town. Nancy is portrayed as a caring and virtuous character who ultimately plays a pivotal role in Silas Marner's life.
The protagonist has the same name as the title: Silas Marner.
Silas never married. His engagement with Sarah but she breaks it off.
Silas Marner possesses the talent of weaving, specifically in creating fine linen and cloth. He is known for his exceptional skill and precision in his craft, which provides him with a source of income before he relocates to Raveloe.
In the book "Silas Marner" by George Eliot, the term "fleet" refers to a group of naval vessels. It is mentioned in a scene where the villagers attend a "History of the Napoleonic Wars" lecture where a lantern slide depicting a fleet is shown. This image triggers memories of Silas Marner's troubled past.
George Eliot is the name seen as the author for Silas Marner. George Eliot was in fact a pen name for Mary Anne Evans. She used the name George Eliot so that her work would be taken more seriously. At the time she was writing books, it was much harder for women to get their books published, so by using a man's name, it was easier for her.
A character from George Eliot's book Silas Marner which was written in 1861.
You can find study guides for the novel Silas Marner online through websites like SparkNotes or CliffsNotes. You may also be able to find study guides in bookstores or libraries that specialize in literature resources.
The fact that Eppie comes to him after being abandoned in the snow and how he forgets bout his money since she comes into his life. It is as if sh has been sent to him to replace the pain in his past life and what is to come.
John Dunstan Breen has written: 'Anglican orders: are they valid?' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Anglican orders