Minor Characters
Jem Rodney
Silas Marner accuses a young man in Raveloe, Jem Rodney, of stealing his gold as he once asked Marner about the money. Jem also once happened upon Marner in one of his fits and spread the story to whole village.
Mr. Macey
A Raveloe villager who serves both as a tailor and as the senior parish clerk. An elderly man, Mr. Macey entertains the other villagers and occupants of the Rainbow with stories from earlier days.
Mr. Tookey
Mr. Macey’s young deputy clerk. Mr. Tookey and Mr. Macey squabble from time to time, when both the youthful man and the elderly man are convinced that he is in the right.
Ben Winthrop
A friendly and fun-spirited villager. He is the husband of Mrs. Dolly Winthrop and the father of Aaron.
Mr. Lammeter
An established man in Raveloe society, and the father of Priscilla and Nancy. Priscilla cares for Mr. Lammeter as he ages.
Mr. Snell
The levelheaded landlord of the Rainbow, Raveloe’s local pub. Mr. Snell often settles disputes among his guests at the Rainbow.
Mr. Dowlas
A fiery man who works as the village farrier, making horseshoes and shoeing horses.
Master Lundy
Another passionate individual, Master Lundy is the local butcher. He frequently argues with Mr. Dowlas, the farrier.
Mr. Crackenthrop
The rector of the Raveloe church. He presides over the investigation of Silas Marner’s robbery.
Dr. Kimble
The village doctor. He is a lively and social man, and Squire Cass’s in-law.
Mrs. Kimble
The wife of the village doctor, and the aunt of Godfrey and Dunstan Cass.
The Miss Gunns
Two young ladies who attend Squire Cass’s party, as Mrs. Osgood’s guests.