Tom and Maggie Tulliver are the main characters of George Eliot's novel The Mill on the Floss. Tom is a headstrong young man who struggles to reconcile his love for his sister with his desire to succeed in life, while Maggie is an intelligent and passionate girl who longs for freedom and independence. Their relationship is at the heart of the story as they navigate the complexities of family, society, and their own desires.
By George Eliot · First published 1860 · Genre: Realism, Bildungsroman, Family Saga · 13 chapters