Esther and Felix at the Stile

Grayscale illustration of a man extending his hand to a woman climbing over a fence in a field while in a white dress.

Esther climbs over a stile in a field as Felix offers his hand to help her cross during their walk. This illustration symbolizes the literal and metaphorical crossroads in their relationship and Esther's journey towards self-reliance (Chapter 27).

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George Eliot Archive , edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org

1883

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Unknown, Esther and Felix at the Stile, George Eliot Illustrations Gallery, George Eliot Archive , edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/83405