Character Analysis in Silas MarnerSilas Marner: Silas is the main character and protagonist of the story. When he is driven away from his town and his church after being falsely accused of robbery, Silas is forced to emigrate to another town, Raveloe, where he lives as a hermit weaver. Soon his small gold fortune becomes an obsessive endeavor. The monotony and repetition of weaving helps Silas forget his old, unpleasant life, leaving him with nothing but his gold. Everything changes, however, when a blonde-haired girl makes her way into his home and his heart. Squire Cass: The Squire, father of four children, including Godfrey and Dunstan, is the good-natured owner of the Red House. Mr. Cass is intent on keeping the family legacy intact and therefore is very demanding of his children, who never seem to live up to his expectations. Godfrey Cass: Godfrey is the eldest son of the squire who eventually marries Nancy, his life -Long time darling. Before this marriage, however, Godfrey fathers another child in a secret marriage to Molly Farren. This little girl, Eppie, is eventually found and raised by Silas Marner, who knows nothing of her family's history until the end of the story. Dunstan Cass: Dunstan, "a mischievous and mocking fellow who seemed to enjoy his drink more when other people were annoyed", is the second son of the squire who always finds himself getting into trouble. He eventually steals Silas Marner's two bags of gold and soon falls into a water-filled stone pit, drowning and leaving his body and gold hidden for sixteen years. Nancy Lammeter: Nancy is Godfrey's wife but does not know his secret marriage and child until well 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: Silas' neighbor and friend who teaches him how to take care of Eppie. Mrs. Winthrop, although not very sophisticated in her speech or knowledge of religion, convinces Silas to trust in God, no matter what happens to him, good or bad. Aaron Winthrop: He is Mrs. Winthrop's son and Eppie's future husband and Sila's son-in-law.