1. Jasdeep Singh and Chino José
Chapter VII
Jasdeep Singh and Chino José

2. In this chapter Eliot presents the events through the eyes of the villagers
By doing this Eliot provides the reader with a closer look into the minds of the villagers and what they think of Silas
Also helps us understand the relationship between Silas and the villagers of Raveloe
Narrative Style

3. This chapter becomes a turning point for Silas
This chapter becomes a turning point for Silas. This chapter triggers the development of Silas’ character into the community. He steps into the community life of Raveloe and leads to Silas slowly becoming a part of Raveloe
Characterization

4. The door: “for the door by which Silas had entered” is very important
The door: “for the door by which Silas had entered” is very important. It symbolizes Silas stepping through the door, out of his isolated self into the community life
Also foreshadows the arrival of Eppie into Silas’ life as he leaves his door open
Symbolism

5. The sudden appearance of Silas at Rainbow foreshadows his appearance at the Red house with Eppie
The whole chapter foreshadows the return of his faith through Eppie
The door of the Rainbow foreshadows Silas becoming a part of the community and arrival of Eppie
Silas remembering his past foreshadows his return to Lantern Yard
Foreshadowing

6. The events of chapter VII parallel Eliot’s life as just like Silas, Eliot had isolated herself when she comes to London. Silas war robbed of his gold while Eliot was ‘robbed’ of her name, George Eliot. In both Silas and Eliot’s lives, these incidents lead them to step out into the community and reveal themselves
Relevance to Eliot