The Mill on the Floss | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Lucy Deane - This character is considered by her family to be the perfect little girl; she is kindhearted, innocent, and sweet, never seeing evil in anyone.

Mr. Deane - This character is a businessman who helps one of the main characters to get a job in a warehouse, and eventually offers to make him a partner in the business.

Mrs. Deane - This character marries well and is the most prosperous of the Dodson sisters.

Mr. Glegg - This character is a retired businessman who does well, but who now spends most...
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