Silas Marner 3

George Eliot's Silas Marner is an engaging novel intertwining money, sex, and family feuds during the 18th century. The title character is a friendless weaver who cares only for his cache of gold. He is ultimately redeemed through his love for Eppie, an abandoned golden-haired baby girl, whom he discovers shortly after he is robbed and rears as his own child. Through symbolism, the speaker conveys the message that with life's hardships come its treasures. …

…no matter how small. Silas unknowingly changes the course of his life once he takes on the task of raising a child. Today, life still comes with its hardships and treasures, but many of us don't realize what the treasures are until they are gone. George Eliot's Silas Marner clearly presents to us this fact in a simple way. Perhaps we oughtn't take things for granted and should be thankful for what we do have.