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George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1860

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Essay Topics

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Why does Eliot title the novel The Mill on the Floss? Explore the importance of the mill in terms of setting, plot, and symbolism.

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How does Eliot foreshadow the adult conflicts between Maggie and Tom through the depiction of their relationship as children in Part 1?

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Why do adults criticize Maggie’s appearance as a child? How does her physicality develop into adulthood? Analyze the development of society’s perceptions of Maggie’s appearance. How do these perceptions relate to femininity and social norms?

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