The Mill on the Floss · Character

Bessy

Bessy is a character in The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.

minor

Also known as Poor Bessy, poor Bessy

First appearance: 0002-ii-mr-tulliver-of-dorlcote-mill-declares-his-resolution-about-tom

Mrs. Tulliver's maiden name; used affectionately by her husband.