While reading this novel, the reader can encounter some features of it which are typical of Victorian novels: the plot is quite realistic, the characters belong to the middle class, and some of them can be described as typical Victorian characters (for instance, Tom's and Maggie's aunts). ... The characters of Tom, Phillip, Lucy and Maggie all demonstrate how Eliot defines gender roles throughout the novel. ... Phillip Wakem, a character who becomes increasingly important as the novel comes to an end, stands in stark contrast to the character of Tom Tulliver. ... As Phillip becomes ...

• Word Count: 1400
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A clear example, is in Maggie Tuliver's character. ... Each of her ideals can be seen in the main characters, the most prominent case follows the young protagonist, Maggie. ... 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. ... Her brother Tom holds more female descriptions to his character than she herself. ...

• Word Count: 820
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Maggie is a romantic character and a dutiful daughter and sister she is devoted, tender and longing to give and receive love. ... As Maggie Tulliver approaches adulthood, her spirited temperament brings her into conflict with her family, her community, and her much-loved brother Tom. ... This can bee shown by looking at Maggie and her impetuous and violent behaviour has been likened to that of her fathers- stressing the theme of heredity and her anomalies as a woman with masculine character traits. ... In her constant favouring of Tom, Mrs Tulliver repeatedly asserts Maggie's inferior sta...

• Word Count: 1370
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Maggie is a romantic character and a dutiful daughter and sister she is devoted, tender and longing to give and receive love. ... As Maggie Tulliver approaches adulthood, her spirited temperament brings her into conflict with her family, her community, and her much-loved brother Tom. ... This can bee shown by looking at Maggie and her impetuous and violent behaviour has been likened to that of her fathers- stressing the theme of heredity and her anomalies as a woman with masculine character traits. ... In her constant favouring of Tom, Mrs Tulliver repeatedly asserts Maggie's inferior sta...

• Word Count: 1369
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate