Silas Marner Questions on Irony

Silas Marner

Some instances of irony in George Eliot's Silas Marner include the reaction of the Raveloe ladies to Silas Marner, the debt of the two rich young men, and Silas's stolen gold being on his property...

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Silas Marner

George Eliot uses irony in Silas Marner to enhance character development, highlight thematic concerns, and engage readers emotionally. Through situational irony, such as Silas's social isolation...

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