... ), while her mother complains to her father stating that Maggie is "a straight black-eyed wench"(13). Throughout the novel, words like "black" and "dark" are common in Maggies descriptions. These words are uncommon when used to describe characters like, Lucy, and even Maggie's brother Tom. Through the eyes of the other character's Maggie is seen as an outspoken klutz. Both Mr ... . and Mrs. Tulliver often refer to Maggie as a "wench" or "wild thing", unhappy that she does not fit into the role that society has ... that sets her apart from the other women of her time. Apart from her broth...

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• Grade Level: High School