Every action, no matter how big or small, can define someone. The book Silas Marner, written by George Eliot, contains two characters whose paths overlap. Silas Marner, a poor old man, has been framed for a crime he didn't commit. However, with no supporting evidence, Silas was driven out of his city, forcing him to remain in the city of Raveloe. His luck comes when he adopts a young girl, Eppie. Eppie helps Silas learn to hope for others again. The life of another character that the book intertwines is Godfrey Cass, a rich man who has more secrets than money. Godfrey lives in his free time but soon realizes his flaws throughout his life and tries to fix them. As Godfrey experiences life-changing events, his personality begins to shape itself for the better, however, there are still flaws that he has yet to eliminate. While the desire to want something is merely human, this is no excuse for achieving that desire by sinning. Even though the lies may be small and white, they continue to add up, accumulating to the point that going back is not an option. Godfrey would never tell the truth, distorting the stories of those close to him. One morning, Godfrey had to explain to his father what had happened to Wildfire, his horse. In truth Godfrey lost Wildfire because he gave it to his brother Dunsey. In exchange, Dunsey had to not reveal her secret marriage to her father. When he approaches his father, however, he claims otherwise. "Dunsey took it hunting the other day to sell it to me... I should have paid you a hundred pounds this morning." (Page 57) Godfrey's plan to lie to his father about the horses' disappearance was to ensure that his father knew about his marriage. Godfrey needed his father's approval so he could...... middle of paper ......ilas because Silas took care of Eppie for most of her childhood while Godfrey just wants to abandon her first thinking that it was for the best. Now he knows there is nothing he can do to convince her and can only provide his support on the sidelines. Godfrey knows that while people may disagree with him, it doesn't mean they are wrong for doing so. Although Godfrey still succumbs to the basic human instincts of trying to get what he cannot have, Godfrey learns through the book traits such as compassion and honesty that were non-existent to begin with. The change in Godfrey's personality largely comes from seeing his daughter Eppie and realizing that there are some things in life you can't have, no matter how much you want or lie to get them. At the same time he has learned that it is better to simply accept the truth and say what he believes.