Book 5: Chapter 6 Summary

It's springtime, and Tom has the money to pay off the debts. He comes home to bring the good news to his father, who has been unaware of his business successes. He wants his father to hand it over. Mr. and Mrs. Tulliver, Tom, and Maggie celebrate with some brandy Mrs. Tulliver has hidden away.

Book 5: Chapter 6 Analysis

The family members can now hold their heads up in the community, which is all-important, particularly to Tom and his father. We get no feeling that it is so meaningful to Maggie.