The Mill on the Floss · Character
Mrs. Moss
Mr. Tulliver's kind but impoverished sister with many children.
minor
Also known as Moss, aunt Moss, Poor Mrs. Moss, good Mrs. Moss
First appearance: ii mr tulliver of dorlcote mill declares his resolution about tom
Mrs. Moss shows up with force in Mr. Tulliver Shows His Weaker Side. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Mr. Tulliver Shows His Weaker Side: Mr. Tulliver's sister, poor and burdened with many children, who defends her family and hopes for brotherly kindness. Later, in II: The Christmas Holidays: Listens to her brother…
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- Other
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- Minor characters and background
- Major characters and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional/psychological peak occurs when Maggie, despite her "heavy heart" and initial re…
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Mrs. Moss appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Mr. Tulliver Shows His Weaker Side
- II: The Christmas Holidays
- The Family Council
- A Vanishing Gleam
- XI: In the Lane
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