Each wants to make it clear that he is superior to the other in some ways - Philip in intellect and Tom in physical prowess. Tulliver's hatred of his father, but he warms to the boy upon hearing tales of mythical and historical war figures. Tom feels awkward around the boy at first because of his appearance and Mr. Due to an accident in infancy, Philip's spine is deformed, resulting in his hunchback. Stelling’s after the holiday, where he meets Philip Wakem. Tulliver doesn’t mind since he likes the idea of Tom having the same advantages as his foe's son. Tom finds out Wakem’s son will be joining him at Mr. Wakem, who he believes is behind everything. He becomes more and more bitter towards Mr. Pivart, a neighboring farmer, adversely affects the mill's water power with his irrigation plans. Tulliver's bad mood dims the festivities for Tom. Tom comes back to Dorlcote Mill for the Christmas holidays, and is very happy to be home. Stelling, though, says that girls are often quick and shallow, but aren’t able to get deeply into anything, devastating Maggie, who has always taken pride in being called quick. Maggie quite enjoys getting a chance to follow along with Tom’s lessons, and likes to show off her cleverness to Mr. Tulliver brings Maggie to visit Tom for a fortnight. Stelling’s housekeeping.Ī little while later Mr. Tulliver, though, are both quite pleased with what they see when they leave him there. The material is harder than anything he has faced before, and he has Mr. Tom finds life at King’s Lorton, where he is now the sole student to Mr. Buy Study Guide Chapter I - Tom's 'First Half'

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