The Mill on the Floss: 등장인물, 사건 순서와 장소

Mr Tulliver decides Tom needs better schooling to prepare him for business.

Tom rejects Maggie after learning his rabbits are dead, but her affection softens him.

Maggie cuts her hair after criticism from relatives, while Tom’s schooling provokes a dispute over money.

Maggie runs away to join the gypsies, becomes frightened, and finds comfort when she meets her father.

Tom struggles with Stelling’s teaching, while Maggie’s visit brings companionship and better progress.

Tom meets Philip Wakem at school, where shared interests compete with suspicion and family hostility.

Philip reassures the injured Tom, and Maggie promises Philip lasting affection.

Maggie brings Tom news that their father has lost his lawsuit and faces ruin.

After the furniture sale, Bob offers Tom money, and their friendship resumes.

Mr Tulliver agrees to work under Wakem and makes Tom pledge revenge against Wakem’s family.

Books from Bob lead Maggie toward religious faith and self-denial.

Tom pursues overseas trading with Bob’s help and loans from his aunt and uncle.

Maggie and Philip declare their love, but she insists she cannot hurt her father.

Tom discovers Maggie’s meetings with Philip and forces her to promise no further contact without his knowledge.

After repaying his creditors, Mr Tulliver attacks Wakem, falls ill, and dies refusing forgiveness.

Maggie meets Stephen at Lucy’s home, and their conversation and river outing awaken mutual attraction.

Philip wins his father’s acceptance of his love for Maggie and agreement to negotiate over the mill.

Maggie admits loving Stephen but refuses to marry him at Lucy’s and Philip’s expense.

Stephen and Maggie pass their intended boating stop, and he takes her aboard a vessel bound for Mudport.

Maggie refuses marriage to Stephen and leaves him at Mudport despite her continuing love.

Tom refuses Maggie shelter at the mill, and her mother accompanies her to Bob’s lodgings.

Dr Kenn employs Maggie despite local prejudice, and Lucy secretly visits her with affection rather than blame.

Maggie rescues Tom during the flood, but floating machinery overturns their boat, and they drown embracing.

Five years later, the mill stands rebuilt, while Tom and Maggie share a tomb.