The Mill on the Floss | Book 4 Summary
Book 4: The Valley of Humiliation
The narrator discusses the Dodson family and their idea of religion, calling it "simple, semi-pagan," and noting that they worship "whatever is customary and respectable." They are egotistical people who serve their own interests. The Tullivers are similar but have a little more impetuosity and warmth.
Tom is fully employed at the warehouse, but Maggie, at thirteen, is bored, with nothing to do. She is full of energy and drive, qualities considered deplorable in a girl, but the same qualities make young Tom "manly" despite his...
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