# Jem Rodney — Silas Marner character guide

> Jem Rodney in Silas Marner by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jem, poor Jem

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-iv

## Who they are

A poacher initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold.

## Relationships

### [Silas Marner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/silas_marner)

_rivalry_

Jem is a local poacher who is initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold, creating tension between them.

### [Silas Marner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/silas_marner)

_rivalry_

Jem is a local poacher who is initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold, creating tension between them.

### [Silas Marner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/characters/silas_marner)

_rivalry_

Jem is a local poacher who is initially suspected of stealing Silas's gold, creating tension between them.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-i-v)

Silas suspects him of the theft due to his poaching reputation and past interactions.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-i-vii)

Present at the tavern, he is accused by Silas but defends himself and is later cleared by the landlord's testimony.

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