# Silas Marner — Character guide

> Key figures in Silas Marner by George Eliot.

- [Silas Marner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/silas_marner.md): A reclusive weaver whose life changes after his gold is stolen and he adopts a foundling child.
- [Godfrey Cass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/godfrey_cass.md): The eldest son of Squire Cass, hiding a secret marriage and struggling with his conscience.
- [Nancy Lammeter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/nancy_lammeter.md): A virtuous and beautiful woman courted by Godfrey Cass, later his wife.
- [Eppie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/eppie.md): The abandoned child adopted by Silas Marner, who grows into a loving and spirited young woman.
- [Dunstan Cass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/dunstan_cass.md): Godfrey's manipulative and reckless younger brother who steals Silas's gold.
- [Dolly Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/dolly_winthrop.md): A kind-hearted neighbor who helps Silas care for Eppie and becomes a maternal figure.
- [Mr. Macey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mr_macey.md): The parish clerk and a loquacious, opinionated member of the Raveloe community.
- [Aaron Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/aaron_winthrop.md): Dolly Winthrop's son, who later marries Eppie.
- [Priscilla Lammeter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/priscilla_lammeter.md): Nancy's plain-spoken and practical older sister.
- [Squire Cass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/squire_cass.md): The wealthy but indulgent father of Godfrey and Dunstan.
- [Molly Farren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/molly_farren.md): Godfrey's secret, opium-addicted wife who dies after abandoning their child.
- [Ben Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/ben_winthrop.md): Dolly's husband and a wheelwright in Raveloe.
- [William Dane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/william_dane.md): Silas's former friend in Lantern Yard who betrays him.
- [Jem Rodney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/jem_rodney.md): A poacher initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold.
- [Mr. Lammeter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mr_lammeter.md): Father of Nancy and Priscilla, a proud landowner.
- [Bryce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/bryce.md): A horse dealer involved in Dunstan's sale of Godfrey's horse.
- [Mrs. Osgood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mrs_osgood.md): A relative of the Lammeter sisters who appears at social gatherings.
- [Mr. Snell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mr_snell.md): The landlord of the Rainbow tavern in Raveloe.
- [Dowlas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/dowlas.md): A farrier and frequent debater at the Rainbow.
- [Solomon Macey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/solomon_macey.md): A fiddler who plays at village festivities.
- [Sally Oates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/sally_oates.md): A villager who seeks Silas's herbal remedies.
- [Mr. Kimble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mr_kimble.md): The local doctor and apothecary, related to the Casses.
- [Miss Gunns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/miss_gunns.md): A pair of sisters who are guests at the Lammeter party.
- [Fowler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/fowler.md): A farmer who rents land from the Casses.
- [Mr. Drumlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/mr_drumlow.md): The clergyman who performs a wedding ceremony.
- [Bob Cass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/bob_cass.md): One of the younger Cass brothers, mentioned in passing.
- [Master Kench](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/master_kench.md): A minor villager mentioned in the Rainbow scene.

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