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tayytayybayybayy
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In Silas Marner, what significance does Chapter 21 have to the novel as a whole?

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Posted by tayytayybayybayy on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM and tagged with chapter 21, eliot, novel, silas marner.

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  1. writergal06
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    By returning to Lantern Yard with the hope of showing Eppie were he used to live, Marner is able to finally get closure on his past life. Though he sought to find out if his name has ever been cleared, he finds instead that Lantern Yard is gone. He finally realizes that his past is gone and doesn't matter any more. Adding to this, Eppie has rejected Godfrey's offer and is remaining with Silas until she marries Aaron. At this point, Silas fully understands what is truly important in his life.

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    Posted by writergal06 on Monday March 16, 2009 at 6:38 AM