1. The Mill on the Floss - Edge of Victorianism
However, it is important to note that she is one of the characters who followed gender roles almost perfectly as an adult. ... Lucy's behavior proves that even though she had a desire, though a small one, to break free of the mold, society pushed her back into a pattern of "appropriate" behavior as she matured. ... Maggie reads every book she can get her hands on and gives herself a sort of "self-education". ...
- Word Count: 1400
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School