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This statement is false. Chaucer (c. 1343 - 1400) actually wrote in Middle English, a version of English spoken from about 1150 to 1450. Before 1150 the language that we call Old English was spoken. This language bears little resemblance to modern English.
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It emphasizes the theme of sorrow and melancholy in the poem.
If I remember correctly the answer is, C) he realizes that he may be able to save Elizabeth from a death sentence.
The statement above is FALSE.
When Dustan was coming back home in the night, he decided to check Silas Manner in order to borrow a lantern and to also use the opportunity to talk to him about borrowing money. When Dustan got to Silas house, it met the room empty with a meat cooking on the fire. Dustan wondered if Silas is dead, he then looked for his money, took it and went out of the house quickly.
