Character Analysis in Silas MarnerSilas Marner: Silas is the main character and protagonist of the story. Expelled from his town and church after being falsely accused of theft, Silas is forced to migrate to another town, Raveloe, where he lives as a hermit weaver. Soon his small fortune in gold becomes an obsessive endeavor. The monotony and repetition of weaving help Silas forget his old unpleasant life, leaving him with only his gold. Everything changes, however, when a blonde-haired girl finds her way into his home and his heart. Squire Cass: The Squire, father of four sons, including Godfrey and Dunstan, is the good-natured owner of the Red House. Mr. Cass intends to keep his family legacy intact and is therefore very demanding of his sons, who never seem to live up to his expectations. Godfrey Cass: Godfrey is the Squire's eldest son who eventually marries Nancy, his life-long sweetheart. Before this marriage, however, Godfrey fathered another child in a secret marriage to Molly Farren. This child, Eppie, is eventually found and raised by Silas Marner, who knows nothing of his family's history until the end of the story. Dunstan Cass: Dunstan, "a mean, mocking man who seemed to enjoy his drink more when other people went dry", is the Squire's second son who always finds himself in trouble. Eventually, he steals Silas Marner's two bags of gold and soon falls into a water-filled stone pit, drowning and leaving his body and the gold hidden for sixteen years. Nancy Lammeter: Nancy is Godfrey's wife but doesn't know his secret. marriage and children long after their wedding day. Eppie: Eppie is Godfrey's golden-haired daughter who is raised by Silas from the age of two. She is the true joy of Silas Marner's life and considers herself his daughter. Eppie replaces the weaver's obsession with gold and returns him to a socially active life. Winthrop: She is Silas's neighbor and friend who teaches him how to take care of Eppie. Mrs. Winthrop, although unsophisticated in her speech or knowledge of religion, persuades Silas to trust God no matter what happens to him, good or bad. Aaron Winthrop: He is Mrs. Winthrop's son and Eppie's eventual husband. and son-in-law of Silas.