Character guide

Silas Marner

major

Also known as Wordsworth Silas Marner, Marner, brother Marner, Strangely Marner, poor Silas, father Silas, Master Marner, Old Master Marner, Poor Marner

A reclusive weaver whose life changes after his gold is stolen and he adopts a foundling child.

Godfrey Cass

major

Also known as Mr. Godfrey, Master Godfrey, Godfrey Cass, Mr. Godfrey Cass, the artful Godfrey, Mr. Cass, Dear Godfrey

The eldest son of Squire Cass, hiding a secret marriage and struggling with his conscience.

Nancy Lammeter

major

Also known as Miss Nancy Lammeter, sweet Miss Nancy, Miss Nancy, Nancy Lammeter, Nancy, Lammeter, sweet Nancy

A virtuous and beautiful woman courted by Godfrey Cass, later his wife.

Eppie

major

The abandoned child adopted by Silas Marner, who grows into a loving and spirited young woman.

Dunstan Cass

supporting

Also known as Dunstan, IV Dunstan Cass, Dunstan Cass, Dunsey Cass, Dunsey, Master Dunsey, No Dunsey

Godfrey's manipulative and reckless younger brother who steals Silas's gold.

Dolly Winthrop

supporting

Also known as Dolly, Dolly Winthrop, Mrs. Winthrop

A kind-hearted neighbor who helps Silas care for Eppie and becomes a maternal figure.

Mr. Macey

supporting

Also known as the argumentative Mr. Macey, Macey, old Macey, old Mr. Macey

The parish clerk and a loquacious, opinionated member of the Raveloe community.

Aaron Winthrop

supporting

Also known as Aaron, little Aaron, Aaron Winthrop

Dolly Winthrop's son, who later marries Eppie.

Priscilla Lammeter

supporting

Also known as Miss Priscilla Lammeter, Priscilla, niece Priscilla, sister Priscilla, Miss Priscilla, Priscy

Nancy's plain-spoken and practical older sister.

Squire Cass

supporting

Also known as Squire, old Squire Cass

The wealthy but indulgent father of Godfrey and Dunstan.

Molly Farren

supporting

Also known as Molly

Godfrey's secret, opium-addicted wife who dies after abandoning their child.

Ben Winthrop

minor

Also known as Winthrop, Ben

Dolly's husband and a wheelwright in Raveloe.

William Dane

minor

Also known as William

Silas's former friend in Lantern Yard who betrays him.

Jem Rodney

minor

Also known as Jem, poor Jem

A poacher initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold.

Mr. Lammeter

minor

Also known as the Mr. Lammeter, young Mr. Lammeter, old Mr. Lammeter

Father of Nancy and Priscilla, a proud landowner.

Bryce

minor

Also known as old Bryce

A horse dealer involved in Dunstan's sale of Godfrey's horse.

Mrs. Osgood

minor

Also known as Osgood, aunt Osgood

A relative of the Lammeter sisters who appears at social gatherings.

Mr. Snell

minor

The landlord of the Rainbow tavern in Raveloe.

Dowlas

minor

Also known as Mr. Dowlas, Master Dowlas

A farrier and frequent debater at the Rainbow.

Solomon Macey

minor

Also known as Solomon, Solomon Macey, So Solomon

A fiddler who plays at village festivities.

Mr. Tookey

minor

Also known as Tookey, poor Tookey, Master Tookey

A minor church singer and deputy clerk.

Sally Oates

minor

Also known as Sarah

A villager who seeks Silas's herbal remedies.

Mr. Kimble

minor

Also known as aunt Kimble, uncle Kimble, Kimble, Doctor Kimble, old Kimble

The local doctor and apothecary, related to the Casses.

Miss Gunns

minor

Also known as the Miss Gunns, The Miss Gunns

A pair of sisters who are guests at the Lammeter party.

Jane

minor

A servant in the Cass household.

Mr. Crackenthorp

minor

Also known as Squire Cass—and Mr. Crackenthorp

The rector of Raveloe.

Mrs. Crackenthorp

minor

The rector's wife.

Fowler

minor

A farmer who rents land from the Casses.

Mr. Drumlow

minor

The clergyman who performs a wedding ceremony.

Mr. Paston

minor

A lawyer consulted by Godfrey.

Bob Cass

minor

Also known as Bob

One of the younger Cass brothers, mentioned in passing.

Justice Malam

minor

Also known as X Justice Malam

A local magistrate briefly mentioned.

Miss Ladbrook

minor

An elderly spinster in the village.

Master Kench

minor

Also known as Kench

A minor villager mentioned in the Rainbow scene.

Jinny Oates

minor

Daughter of Sally Oates.