# Lucy Deane — The Mill on the Floss character guide > Lucy Deane in The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Lucy, Miss Lucy, Little Lucy, dear Lucy, Lucy Deane **First appearance:** 0006-vi-the-aunts-and-uncles-are-coming ## Snapshot Tranquil-hearted and quietly observant, Lucy arranges happiness for others while her own engagement to Stephen Guest rests on assumptions she never thinks to test. ## Who they are Lucy Deane is the small, gentle cousin everyone calls the bell of St. Ogg's, and she moves through the Tulliver circle with an unjealous generosity that makes her the natural center of its social hopes. She believes she knows the state of every heart around her, including her own, and it is precisely this serene confidence that lets her miss the subtle currents gathering between Stephen and Maggie. Her warmth draws the cousins back together and sets in motion the very gatherings that will test her faith. ## Relationships ### [Maggie Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/maggie_tulliver) _family_ Cousins and close friends, with Lucy's gentle loyalty contrasting Maggie's turmoil. ### [Stephen Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/stephen_guest) _romantic_ Engaged couple, with Lucy's innocent affection betrayed by Stephen's attraction to Maggie. ### [Tom Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/tom_tulliver) _family_ Cousins, with Lucy's gentle kindness contrasting Tom's sternness, but maintaining family affection. ### [Philip Wakem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/philip_wakem) _friendship_ Kind and sympathetic friend, with Lucy acting as a gentle intermediary between Philip and Maggie. ### [Maggie Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/maggie_tulliver) _family_ Cousins and close friends, with Lucy's gentle loyalty contrasting Maggie's turmoil. ### [Maggie Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/maggie_tulliver) _family_ Cousins and close friends, with Lucy's gentle loyalty contrasting Maggie's turmoil. ### [Stephen Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/stephen_guest) _romantic_ Engaged couple, with Lucy's innocent affection betrayed by Stephen's attraction to Maggie. ### [Philip Wakem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/philip_wakem) _friendship_ Kind and sympathetic friend, with Lucy acting as a gentle intermediary between Philip and Maggie. ### [Stephen Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/stephen_guest) _romantic_ Engaged couple, with Lucy's innocent affection betrayed by Stephen's attraction to Maggie. ### [Tom Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/tom_tulliver) _family_ Cousins, with Lucy's gentle kindness contrasting Tom's sternness, but maintaining family affection. ### [Tom Tulliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/tom_tulliver) _family_ Cousins, with Lucy's gentle kindness contrasting Tom's sternness, but maintaining family affection. ### [Philip Wakem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/philip_wakem) _friendship_ Kind and sympathetic friend, with Lucy acting as a gentle intermediary between Philip and Maggie. ## In the story ### [Mr. Tulliver, of Dorlcote Mill, Declares His Resolution About Tom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/ii-mr-tulliver-of-dorlcote-mill-declares-his-resolution-about-tom) Mentioned as Maggie's cousin with perfect curls, contrasting with Maggie's appearance. ### [VI: The Aunts and Uncles Are Coming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/vi-the-aunts-and-uncles-are-coming) Referenced by Mrs. Tulliver as a model child, contrasting with Maggie's naughtiness. ### [Enter the Aunts and Uncles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/vii-enter-the-aunts-and-uncles) Present as a contrast to Maggie; neat and pretty, kissed by Maggie. ### [To Garum Firs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/ix-to-garum-firs) Visiting with Maggie; neat and pretty, she builds card houses skillfully and is admired by Tom. ### [Maggie Behaves Worse Than She Expected](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/x-maggie-behaves-worse-than-she-expected) Innocent victim of Maggie's jealousy, ends up muddy and crying. ### [XI: Maggie Tries to Run Away from Her Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/xi-maggie-tries-to-run-away-from-her-shadow) Walks away with Tom, leaving Maggie alone and upset. ### [VII: How a Hen Takes to Stratagem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/vii-how-a-hen-takes-to-stratagem) Visits the mill with her father, showing affection and pity for Maggie and her cousins. ### [IV: Another Love-Scene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iv-another-love-scene) Maggie mentions Lucy as her dear cousin, contrasting her own dark looks with Lucy's fair beauty and accomplishments. ### [Book VI: The Great Temptation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/book-vi-the-great-temptation) Maggie's cousin and Stephen's fiancée, whose trust is betrayed by the developing relationship. ### [A Duet in Paradise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/i-a-duet-in-paradise) The neat little lady in mourning, busy with embroidery, who is happily in the early stage of courtship with Stephen Guest. ### [First Impressions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/ii-first-impressions) Lucy arranges the boating trip and evening music, introduces Stephen to Maggie, and discusses Philip Wakem's musical talents. ### [Confidential Moments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iii-confidential-moments) Visits Maggie's room; listens sympathetically and expresses hope that Maggie and Philip can eventually marry. ### [IV: Brother and Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iv-brother-and-sister) Mentioned as wishing for Maggie to see Philip; invites Tom to aunt Glegg's. ### [VI: Illustrating the Laws of Attraction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/vi-illustrating-the-laws-of-attraction) Lucy is happy and unsuspecting, enjoying Stephen's company more with Maggie present, and even envisions a future quartet with Maggie married to Philip. ### [Philip Re-Enters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/vii-philip-re-enters) Hosts the gathering, tries to ease tensions, and suggests music to lighten the mood. ### [Wakem in a New Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/viii-wakem-in-a-new-light) Arranges a private interview with Philip that sets his plan in motion. ### [IX: Charity in Full-Dress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/ix-charity-in-full-dress) Organizes the stall, is pleased by Maggie's attractiveness, and later tries to persuade Maggie to stay and reconcile with Philip. ### [X: The Spell Seems Broken](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/x-the-spell-seems-broken) Hosts the party, dressed in white crape; unsuspecting of the tensions between Maggie and Stephen. ### [XI: In the Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/xi-in-the-lane) Lucy is mentioned as Stephen's tacit engagement and a person whose feelings Maggie and Stephen must consider, adding to Maggie's sense of duty. ### [A Family Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/xii-a-family-party) Arrives early to talk with Maggie; mediates between Tom and Maggie; tries to persuade aunts to contribute linen for Tom's housekeeping. ### [XIII: Borne Along by the Tide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/xiii-borne-along-by-the-tide) Unaware of the depth of Maggie and Stephen's feelings; arranges a shopping trip to Lindum, leaving Maggie and Stephen alone. ### [Waking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/xiv-waking) Maggie thinks of Lucy's trust and the pain she has caused her. ### [II: St. Ogg’s Passes Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/ii-st-ogg-s-passes-judgment) Lies in a feeble, passive state after the shock of the elopement; her recovery is uncertain. ### [IV: Maggie and Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iv-maggie-and-lucy) Lucy, still recovering, secretly visits Maggie to offer comfort and forgiveness, showing her gentle and forgiving nature despite her own pain. ### [The Last Conflict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/v-the-last-conflict) Mentioned in Maggie's memories as a figure of the calmer past, reinforcing Maggie's resolve. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters/lucy_deane - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/characters