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The head of the most prominent family in Raveloe, Squire Cass gives himself airs in claiming the title of “Squire” in the small village. His home and management of the estate is extravagant at times, lacking the presence and guidance of his wife who passed away. He enjoys throwing dances and parties for the neighbors. He is slovenly, yet authoritative. He lords over his sons and is a brusque man who does not like to be disagreed with. Godfrey believes his father would disown him for his choice to marry Molly Farren. Unaware of the real situation, Squire Cass tries to force Godfrey into becoming engaged to Nancy Lammeter.
Squire Cass Quotes in Silas Marner
The Silas Marner quotes below are all either spoken by Squire Cass or refer to Squire Cass. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 3
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“I might tell the Squire how his handsome son was married to that nice young woman, Molly Farren, and was very unhappy because he couldn't live with his drunken wife, and I should slip into your place as comfortable as could be.”
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Chapter 9
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He [Godfrey Cass] was not likely to be very penetrating in his judgments, but he had always had a sense that his father's indulgence had not been kindness, and had had a vague longing for some discipline that would have checked his own errant weakness and helped his better will.
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Squire Cass Quotes in Silas Marner
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Chapter 3
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“I might tell the Squire how his handsome son was married to that nice young woman, Molly Farren, and was very unhappy because he couldn't live with his drunken wife, and I should slip into your place as comfortable as could be.”
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Chapter 9
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He [Godfrey Cass] was not likely to be very penetrating in his judgments, but he had always had a sense that his father's indulgence had not been kindness, and had had a vague longing for some discipline that would have checked his own errant weakness and helped his better will.
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