# Mr. Kimble — Silas Marner character guide

> Mr. Kimble in Silas Marner by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** aunt Kimble, uncle Kimble, Kimble, Doctor Kimble, old Kimble

**First appearance:** 0011-part-i-x

## Who they are

The local doctor and apothecary, related to the Casses.

## In the story

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

Mr. Kimble is the local doctor who is contrasted with Silas's 'occult' remedies; the villagers fear his disapproval of the wise woman practices.

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

The doctor pronounces Molly dead and arranges for her removal, while also dealing with the interruption at the Squire's party.

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