The Mill on the Floss Study Guide

The Mill on the Floss

The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss is the story of the Tulliver siblings, Tom and Maggie, during their lives at Dorlcote Mill on the eponymous river. The two struggle to be close with one another, with the narrative shown from Maggie's point of view. Maggie, open and loving, does not receive the affection she desires from practical and reserved Tom. In their young adulthood they are reunited by a flood during the progress of which they are both drowned.

The Mill on the Floss Characters

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Minor characters

  • Mr. Wakem– Philip's father and rival of Mr Tulliver
  • Lucy Deane– Tom and Maggie's cousin, supposed to be betrothed to Stephen Guest
  • Mr. Riley– auctioneer and appraiser, friend of Mr. Tulliver
  • Rev. Walter Stelling– teacher of Tom and Phillip
  • Dr. Kenn– the clergyman of St. Ogg's
  • Bob Jakin– childhood friend of Tom who later helps Tom in business, both Tom and Maggie stay at his house at different times
  • Mrs. Jane Glegg– leader of the Dodson clan, critical and dominating aunt of Maggie and Tom who stands up for Maggie after her scandal with Stephen
  • Mrs. Sophy Pullet– Tom and Maggie's aunt
  • Mrs. Susan Deane– Tom and Maggie's aunt
  • Gritty Moss– Mr Tulliver's sister, mother of 8 children, 6 living
  • Kezia– The Tulliver family maid
  • Luke– the head miller
  • Yap– the Tullivers' dog (white and brown)
  • Dr. Turnbull - Doctor of Dorlecote Mill

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