In "e;Silas Marner"e; by George Eliot, a lonely weaver, Silas Marner, is unjustly accused of theft and exiled from his community. In a distant village, he finds solace in his work and amasses a small fortune. When his cherished gold is stolen, he adopts an orphaned child, Eppie, who brings love and meaning back into his life. As the years pass, Eppie's presence transforms Silas, and their bond bec...