Silas Marner “…The past becomes dreamy because its symbols have all vanished, and the present too is dreamy because it is linked with no memories.” This quote was taken from the book Silas Marner. While I was reading the first chapter, this quote stood out in my head. I noticed it knowing that there was significance to it, but I was unsure of its complete meaning. Throughout this book, each character is trying to hide all of their flaws that have occurred in the past. They are trying to forget anything that has happened to them yet they know that one day, they will soon have to face the reality of it and share their deepest secrets with everyone. Silas Marner, the main charac