The Mill on the Floss - Book 2: Chapter 5 Summary & Analysis

This Study Guide consists of approximately 108 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mill on the Floss.
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The Mill on the Floss - Book 2: Chapter 5 Summary & Analysis

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Book 2: Chapter 5 Summary

Maggie comes to visit again and is curious about Philip. She has a soft spot for deformed things, so she is ready to be kind to him. Tom tells her about the quarrel with Philip. When he can stand it no longer, he takes Maggie to his room to show her the sword. He makes her close her eyes, gets the sword out of the closet, and strikes a pose before he allows her to look. She is frightened when he draws the sword. In trying to go through the drill, he swings it downward and slashes his foot. Maggie screams, Tom faints, and Mr. Stelling comes running.

Book 2: Chapter 5 Analysis

Mary Ann had an older brother, Isaac, who was the favorite of her father. He taught him his own business and gave him responsibilities for parts of it when the...

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