47 Questions
Who is Maggie Tulliver's emotionally dependent on?
Her older brother Tom
What decision provokes a family quarrel between Mr. Tulliver and his wife's sisters?
Mr. Tulliver decides to pay for Tom's additional education.
Who does Mr. Tulliver vow to repay money to in order to weaken their hold on him?
His wife's sisters, the Dodsons
Which character does Maggie befriend during her visits to Mr. Stelling's school?
Philip Wakem
Who takes Tom on as a student?
Mr. Stelling
What role do Mrs. Glegg and the Dodsons play in the story?
They are Mrs. Tulliver's sisters.
What does Mr. Tulliver decide about the money he lent to his sister and her husband?
He decides not to ask for it back as they cannot pay.
Why does Maggie frustrate her mother?
For her unconventional dark coloring and activeness
What action does Maggie take after water begins rushing under the Jakin's door?
She takes a boat and rows down the river towards Dorlcote Mill
Who does Maggie rescue when she rows down the river in a boat?
Tom
How do Maggie and Tom meet their tragic end?
Drowning in the river
What is the relationship between Stephen and Lucy?
Lovers
What vow does Maggie make after realizing the pain she has caused?
To endure the pain herself until death
Who buys Dorlcote Mill at an auction and retains Mr. Tulliver as a manager?
Lawyer Wakem
Why does Stephen send Maggie a letter?
To renew his pleas for her hand in marriage
What book influences a spiritual awakening in Maggie?
The Imitation of Christ
What happens to the boat Maggie and Tom are rowing right before their tragic end?
It capsizes due to debris in the river
Why does Tom cruelly upbraid Philip after discovering his meetings with Maggie?
Tom is jealous of Philip
What plan does Maggie make to avoid her attraction to Stephen?
To move away from St. Ogg's
How is Maggie treated in town upon her return to St. Ogg's?
As a fallen woman and social outcast
Who becomes Maggie's only friends after her return to St. Ogg's?
Bob Jakin and Dr. Kenn
What does Lucy secretly show to Maggie to express forgiveness?
A letter from Stephen Guest
Who renounces Maggie upon her return to St. Ogg's?
Tom
What is emphasized about the characters and places in The Mill on the Floss according to the text?
They are affected by multi-generational history.
How does Maggie view her childhood memories in The Mill on the Floss?
She finds them unbearable due to her lack of past experiences.
In The Mill on the Floss, what role does the past play in character development?
It is an inherent part of character, influencing behavior.
What does Book First in The Mill on the Floss signify about Maggie and Tom's childhood?
It becomes the past for the rest of the novel's characters.
How is Stephen portrayed in The Mill on the Floss?
As someone who neglects the past and faces dangers as a result.
What does Maggie's view of her past childhood troubles reflect in The Mill on the Floss?
The pain of life without a past to look back upon.
Why does Maggie find fidelity to her past necessary in The Mill on the Floss?
Because it is an inherent part of her character and future behavior.
How does the novel The Mill on the Floss depict the importance of past experiences?
'The past shapes our present and future.'
What is Eliot's view on the responsibility of tolerance?
It lies with those who have the wider vision
In The Mill on the Floss, what is revealed to be a determining factor in the destiny of Eliot's main characters?
Internal competing impulses
What does The Mill on the Floss track regarding the community of St. Ogg's?
The new force of economic trends like entrepreneurial capitalism
How does The Mill on the Floss use the geography of towns and land holdings?
To describe the tone of each community
What function does the detailed background of St. Ogg's society serve toward the end of The Mill on the Floss?
To contrast against Maggie's simplicity and genuineness
What element does Eliot emphasize as part of her realism in The Mill on the Floss?
Societal influences on character
How does The Mill on the Floss portray different strata in society?
'Common values, economic standing, and social circles'
What is Eliot's message regarding communal forces in The Mill on the Floss?
'Wider vision' individuals should uphold tolerance
What is the relationship between Tom's knowledge and Maggie's knowledge as described in the text?
Tom's knowledge is practical and related to nature, while Maggie's knowledge is depicted as 'uncanny' and revolves around books.
Which character in 'The Mill on the Floss' is aligned with the narrow, self-serving ethic of the rising entrepreneur?
Tom
How does the author portray Maggie's self-denial in 'The Mill on the Floss'?
As morally injurious because it deprives her of intellectual and artistic experiences.
Which quality is highlighted as a moral triumph within 'The Mill on the Floss'?
Mutual sympathy among characters like Maggie, Philip, and Lucy.
What does the author believe is the purpose of art according to the text?
To present readers with realistic circumstances that enhance their capacity for sympathy.
Why does Mr. Deane compliment Tom in 'The Mill on the Floss'?
For caring about his own standing and having a self-serving ethic.
In 'The Mill on the Floss,' what is Eliot's view on the importance of recognizing the past for forming one's character?
'At present everything seems tending toward the relaxation of ties—toward the substitution of wayward choice for the adherence to obligation which has its roots in the past.'
'The Mill on the Floss' is highly concerned with a morality that should function among all people through:
Compassionate connection with others through sympathy.
Explore and analyze the character of Maggie Tulliver from 'The Mill on the Floss'. Learn about her relationships with her family members and her emotional dependencies. Delve into her unconventional traits and the impact of her actions on the storyline.
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