In 'The Mill on the Floss', what are the names of the two siblings whose relationship forms the emotional core of the novel?
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Correct answer: Tom and Maggie Tulliver
The novel follows the childhood and adulthood of Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom. Their tragic bond culminates in the final flood scene, which serves as a powerful metaphor for their reconciled but doomed relationship.
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