Tom Tulliver Timeline and Summary

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• Tom arrives home from school and brings Maggie a fishing rod.
• But he is soon furious to learn that she forgot about his rabbits and they died.
• Tom forgives Maggie and the two go fishing together.
• Tom has a falling out with his friend Bob Jakin.
• Tom helps Maggie cut her hair and then laughs at how ridiculous she looks.
• While visiting the Pullets, Tom is angry with Maggie and pays more attention to Lucy.
• Tom hits Maggie when she pushes Lucy into the mud and he takes Lucy home.
• Tom begins attending school with Mr. Stelling and he hates it.
• Maggie visits Tom at school.
• Philip Wakem starts attending school with Tom and the two never really hit it off.
• Tom borrows a real sword and injures his foot.
• He and Philip bond over his injury, but their friendship is short-lived.
• Tom continues at school till age sixteen.
• Maggie comes to get Tom after their father loses his lawsuit.
• Tom stands up to his family and tries to carry out his father’s wishes regarding the Moss’s debt.
• Tom asks his Uncle Deane for a job and begins work at Guest and Co.
• At his father’s request, Tom curses Mr. Wakem in the family Bible.
• Tom continues to excel at work and starts an investment scheme with Bob Jakin.
• Tom gets the Gleggs to help with his investment plans.
• When he discovers Maggie’s and Philip’s relationship, Tom is furious and forbids them to meet again.
• Tom fights with Philip and insults him, and then he fights with Maggie.
• Tom earns enough money to pay his family’s debts.
• After paying off the creditors, Tom gives a good speech.
• On his deathbed, Mr. Tulliver makes Tom promise to buy back the mill and take care of his sister. Tom agrees.
• Tom rents a room from Bob Jakin and continues working at Guest and Co.
• Tom agrees to let Maggie see Philip again, but he and Maggie still have a strained relationship.
• Bob hints that Tom might be in love with Lucy.
• Tom is up for a promotion at work.
• He asks for his uncle’s help in buying back the mill.
• Finally, Tom is able to buy the mill and he moves back in.
• Tom angrily breaks off all ties with Maggie after her elopement.
• Maggie comes to rescue Tom during the flood, but they both drown.