Tom Tulliver

Tom Tulliver is a fictional character from George Eliot's novel "The Mill on the Floss." He is the passionate, impulsive elder brother of Maggie Tulliver. Tom is ambitious and proud, often striving to uphold family honor and societal expectations. His actions are driven by a strong sense of loyalty and a desire for respectability, sometimes leading him to make difficult or harsh decisions. Throughout the story, Tom's character explores themes of family duty, social class, and personal integrity, making him a complex figure caught between personal aspirations and familial love.