1. The Mill on the Floss - Edge of Victorianism
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