Tom Tulliver Is The Elder Brother Portrayed As Practical Responsible And Determined To Uphold The Family'S Honor And Prosperity. He Struggles With The Burdens Placed Upon Him By Societal Expectations And His Father'S Ambitions For Him. Maggie Tulliver On The Other Hand Is Depicted As Intelligent Passionate And Free-Spirited. She Possesses A Love For Learning And A Vivid Imagination But Faces Societal Constraints Due To Her Gender. Maggie'S Journey Throughout The Novel Is Characterized By Her Desire For Independence And Her Struggle To Reconcile Her Own Desires With The Expectations Placed Upon Her.