Short questions of past papers

1.what is the significance of character Maggie Tulliver in the mill on the

floss?
Maggie Tulliver in “The Mill on the Floss” is characterized by her
intelligence, emotional sensitivity, strong will, and the constant conflict
between her duty to family and her personal desires.
2.what is the significance of “mill” in the mill on the floss ?
The “mill” in “The Mill on the Floss” symbolizes not only economic and
social aspects of the Tulliver family’s life but also the broader themes of
change, progress, and the destructive forces that can shape individuals
and society.
3.Give a brief character sketch of Mr Tulliver.
Mr. Tulliver in “The Mill on the Floss” is Mrs. Tulliver’s husband and Tom
and Maggie’s father. He is generous, proud,warm-hearted, and kind,
particularly to his daughter (unlike other family members, he is very
proud of Maggie’s cleverness hardworking miller who values his family
but often makes impulsive decisions, leading to conflicts and financial
struggles.He loves Maggie the most and show also show concern and
kindness towards his poor sister gretty.
4.what are the contrasting traits of tom Tulliver and Philip wakem?
Tom Tulliver is characterized by his strong will and loyalty to family, while
Philip Wakem is known for his intelligence and physical disability. Their
contrasting traits play a significant role in the novel’s plot and
conflicts.Both Tom and Philip love Maggie the most.
5.why Maggie critisized by her aunts?
Maggie is criticized by her aunts for her unconventional behavior,
including her desire for education and her emotional sensitivity, which
they consider improper for a young girl in their society.
6.what is Dodson code?
The “Dodson code” in “The Mill on the Floss” refers to the strict moral
and social code upheld by the Dodson family, which includes Maggie and
Tom’s aunts and relatives. It emphasizes conventional behavior and
societal expectations, often in contrast to the desires and actions of the
Tulliver siblings.
7.what make Maggie’s small mistake of nature?
Because she does not resemble either family because she did not learn
their characteristics like others.She also does not resemble particularly in
appearance to other family members.
8.As a child how Maggie Is different from Lucy in the mill on the floss.
As children in “The Mill on the Floss,” Maggie is portrayed as more
spirited, adventurous, and curious, while Lucy is depicted as well-
behaved, obedient,neat and conforming to social expectations. These
differences in their childhood personalities lay the foundation for their
distinct characters as they grow older.
9.what is the significance of “red deeps” in the mill on the floss?
The Red Deeps, woods near Maggie’s house, symbolize sexual passion.
Red Deeps is significant as a natural setting where important events
occur. It serves as a symbol of both freedom and danger for the
characters, particularly for Maggie. It’s where she finds solace and
freedom, but it’s also where she faces challenges and experiences loss.
Red Deeps represents the complexities of life and the conflict between
individual desires and societal expectations.
10.what is the similarity between Maggie and Philip as children in the
mill on the floss?
Maggie and Philip share a similarity in their childhood in “The Mill on the
Floss” in that both are portrayed as intelligent and somewhat
unconventional. They both exhibit a love for learning and intellectual
pursuits, which sets them apart from some of their peers. This
commonality in their early personalities forms a basis for their later
connection and friendship.

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11.what is the name of mill owned by Mr Tulliver in the mill on the
floss?
Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss. The mill is at the junction of the River
Floss and the more minor River Ripple, near the village of St Ogg’s in
Lincolnshire, England.
12.why Mr Tulliver was not satisfied with Jacob’s academy?
This is because he thinks that this school is not teaching him everything
that Tom needs to learn to live in this world. He has some extraordinary
ideas about education.He had higher hopes for Tom’s education. He
believed that Tom should receive a more refined and comprehensive
education.
13.what happened to the rabbits of tom ?
Rabbits died because Maggie forgot to feed them.
14.what are the important features of Tom’s personality?
sense of responsibility, his strong determination, his desire for education
and self-improvement, and his loyalty to his family, especially to his sister,
Maggie. Tom is depicted as a hardworking and dutiful individual who
often struggles with the conflicts between his personal ambitions and his
family’s expectations. His character development is a central theme in the
novel.
15.Eliot is considered as first modern novelist why?
She considered due to psychological realism, intellectual depth, narrative
techniques and her complex characters.She was the one who introduced
child psychology.
16.What was the real name of George eliot?
Her real name was marry Ann Evans.She adopted this name because
women writings were ignored and not published at that time.
17.what is the symbolic significance of the river in the mill on the River
Floss is the symbol of life and death. It represents the flow of time, the
inevitability of change, and the forces of nature that shape human lives.
The river is also a source of conflict and tragedy, as it plays a pivotal role
in the novel’s climax.It also cause of tragic ending of Maggie and Tom.

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17.what is psychological realism?
Psychological realism first introduced by George Eliot,is a literary style
that emphasizes on character’s inner thoughts, emotions,
conflicts,desires and mental processes.This literary approach helps
readers better understand the characters and their actions.
18.what is the conflict between Mr Tulliver and Mr Philip?
Because Mr Philip, was involved in a legal dispute that caused Mr. Tulliver
to lose his mill and land.
19.Mill on the floss” is a psychological novel.do you agree?
Yes, “The Mill on the Floss” can be considered a psychological novel
because it delves deeply into the thoughts, emotions, and psychological
development of its characters, particularly the protagonist, Maggie
Tulliver with high moral conduct and psychological analysis of heart.
20.Enlist the main characters of “the mill on the floss”
.Maggie Tulliver
.Mr Tulliver
.Tom Tulliver
.Mrs Tulliver
. Philip wakem
. Stephen guest
21.How conflict is presented through the character of Maggie in the mill
on the floos?
There is a conflict in her mind about duty and desire.She always prefer
her duty over desire .In case of Philip and Stephen she choose her duty
over desire.
22.what is role played by Bob jakin at the time of crisis of Tulliver
family?
He helps Tom Tulliver by offering him a job and providing some financial
support when the Tullivers face difficulties due to their father’s
bankruptcy.
23.how tom and Maggie reconcile at the end?

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