Although the story is focused on Silas, an individual, the role of the society is also significant. The theme of the individual versus the community is quite significant in the novel.Silas is the title character, but the story is very much about the community of Raveloe in which Silas lives.A kind of tension prevails between the community and Silas all through the story. He spends a few years in total isolation, but with the changing circumstances he becomes a part of the community. The author seems to be exploring the relationship between an individual and the surrounding community he lives in.Quick Guide: Silas MarnerCopyrightChapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: CharactersChapter Three: Plot SummaryChapter Four: Summary All ChaptersChapter Five: Thematic Analysis