# Ben Winthrop — Silas Marner character guide

> Ben Winthrop in Silas Marner by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Winthrop, Ben

**First appearance:** 0008-part-i-vii

## Who they are

Dolly's husband and a wheelwright in Raveloe.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-i-vi)

A local man who comments on the bet about Cliff's Holiday, pointing out the folly of betting on supernatural phenomena.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-i-xi)

Watches the dance with his son Aaron, defending Godfrey's appearance and speculating on a match with Nancy.

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