In Silas Marner, George Eliot addresses the timeless question of the correlation between a person's wealth and their overall happiness. In the novel, Raveloe's working class is presented in a positive light compared to the fairly negative portrayal of squirearchy. Because of Eliot's portrayal of characters from both classes, it is evident that everyone has the potential to live a good and happy life, regardless of their social status. Eliot suggests that members of the upper class have no advantage in achieving a high standard of living. a good and happy life, even though they can be considered the highest level of society. Raised in Raveloe's most prestigious family, the Cass brothers become corrupt and wicked men whose actions lead them to a life of misery. Raveloe's lower class seems to view the squirearchy as their "best", but the unethical Cass brothers are never given the chance to live an honorable life due to their upbringing. The Squire's position in society may give him the ability to provide abundantly for his family, but he fails in the area of ​​educating his sons. Even Godfrey recognizes his father's faults and realizes the negative impact of the Squire's timid parenting. It is interesting to note that Godfrey "had always felt that his father's indulgence was not kindness, and had had a vague desire for some discipline which would have checked his own errant weakness and helped his better will” (chapter 9). Godfrey's younger brother Dunsey also had the capacity to lead a decent life, but the Squire's lack of kindness and discipline seems to have bred bitterness and resentment in the way Dunsey acted towards his family. In his first appearance in the novel, Dunsey begins to blackmail...... middle of paper...... splendor with Godfrey because his modest working-class upbringing taught him the true value of happiness . Her happiness radiates from within as she ends the novel by saying, “O father, what a lovely house is ours! I don’t think anyone could be happier than us” (Conclusion). The movement of happiness in Silas Marner, originating from working class Raveloe and then passed on to Silas and Eppie, shows the depth of joy and contentment within the lower class. With the contrast of working class and squirearchy in Silas Marner, George Eliot suggests that social class does not define a person's goodness and happiness. Silas Marner's members of the working class who act ethically and take responsibility are rewarded with happy lives, unlike those in the upper class who suffer the consequences of their dependence on their social status and wealth..