Hi Everyone,

I suppose we can now open the floor to discuss what our main thesises were or any major themes/ideas we were focused on throughout the term.

What I found is a recurring pattern in most of the novels throughout the term. The economic well-being of most major characters seem to get better or worsen depending on their actions and habits. We can take Roxana and Tom Tulliver for example. There are literary critics who have analyzed either characters’ actions and explained how these characters made their economic gains. Roxana made her gains not only by catering to the various men she was with, but by making sure she kept her distance from anyone that would expose her past or who she really is. Tom Tulliver made his gains by making and managing his money and capital extremely well – to the point where he manages to pay off his father’s debts and reclaim the mill as well.

How about you guys?