![]() ![]() ![]() All these matters are set against differing social classes. These issues are mingled with the contrast between materialism and human values. The importance of individual responsibility, both to oneself and to others, is examined, as are the respective roles of fate and the consequence of conscious choices. The themes themselves are interconnected, just as the plot lines merge and are mutually supportive. Silas’s story of faith in humanity being lost and regained is made whole through the story of the Cass brothers. There are dual plots, which proceed independently, touch, intertwine, and support one another, both structurally and thematically. Rather than being a limitation, this fact exemplifies the timeless nature of Silas Marner’s themes, which provide the strongest arguments for its study by today’s young people. The setting is remote from the lives of today’s readers, just as it was somewhat quaint at the time it was written. However, these technical matters should not be the major focus of instruction. ![]() Likewise, various literary devices – such as foreshadowing, flashback, symbolism, irony, and characterization – are skillfully employed yet easily comprehended by young readers. While its length is manageable for most students, this novel is exemplary in structure, featuring intertwined major and minor plots. Silas Marner is an excellent selection for classroom study in the high school. ![]()
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