Question

What is the importance of Lantern Yard? 1.focal point of the rich 2.to seek the truth about the past 3. to set things right 4. Silas's light that cannot be rekindled there

Answer 1

The correct answer is 4. Silas's light that cannot be rekindled there

Explanation: In "Silas Marner" by George Eliot, the town of Lantern Yard is symbolism for the changes Silas Marner undergoes. Marner was strongly committed to his faith in God, but once he is falsely accused, he has to leave and this changes him spiritually. He regains his faith but it's no longer of a God he understands, and returns to find Lantern Yard completely changed as well.

Answer 2

it might be said that the importance of Lantern Yard is to seek the truth about his past (option 2). This place might symbolised Silas´s past, it was the only place he knew, a community of faith and region which seems to be based in superstitions than in rational thoughts.