![]() Both were innocent and had fallen a prey to the fossil conventions of the society. Both were socially disreputed and excommunicated. Just as Maggie had a scandal with Stephen, Eliot had the same with Lewes with whom she kept living for twenty-four years without having any regular marriage. However, the only sound incidental identification between Maggie and Eliot is in respect of Stephen-Maggie affair. This resemblance is sounder in nature, habits, liking and disliking of Maggie and Eliot. In the delineation of Lucy’s character, she remembered her own sister Christiana who, contrary to Eliot, was neat and pretty. Just like Maggie, Eliot did have an adventure with the gypsies. Like Maggie, Eliot too was an unmanageable child who often became the butt of criticism due to her carelessness in dress and address. Tulliver has borrowed from her father Robert Evans. Tom, to some critics, image of Eliot’s brother Issac. The glimpses of Eliot’s early life can be found jubilant, exciting and thrilling childhood of Maggie in the company of her brother Tom. ![]() Eliot’s The Mill on the Floss as a Modern Tragedy. ![]()
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