Silar Marner
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In the book Silas Marner, by George Eliot, the author shows that being a member of the upper class does not necessarily insure happiness. Early in the book the reader is informed about an affair that Godfry has with Molly. Molly is a heroin addict and Godfry is in the public eye a lot so he decides that being associated with molly isn't a very good thing. Molly has Godfry's child who is named Eppie. Godfry neglects and mistreats Molly and doesn't give her his financial support so soon Molly gets angry with Godfry and decides that she wants to ruin his reputation in an attempt at revenge. On New Years Eve there is a party at the red house and Molly decides that she will travel there and tell everyone about her and Godfry and Eppie because she thinks she can reach the largest amount of people there. On her way there Molly dies near Silas Marner's house and Eppie wanders off towards the house. Silas is in the middle of one of his fits so Eppie walks into his house and remains unnoticed until Silas comes back to his senses. Silas Marner is a very rich person as a result of years of working and little spending. He counts his money every night and he loves to bath his hands in it...