This study examines the narrative and representation of physical disability, gender, and masculinity in The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot. It extends beyond the confines of literary analysis, adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates the domains of literary and cultural studies with disability theory to investigate how Victorian norms shaped perceptions of the disabled body, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and analyzing Eliot’s portrayal of Philip Wakem. The research emphasizes the intersection of physical disability, emotional sensitivity, and constructs of masculinity and femininity within the social fabric of the Victorian era. Drawing on cultural criticism and disability theories, especially those of Lennard J. Davis and Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, the analysis applies concepts such as “narrative prosthesis” and the “identity-forming body” to explore character development and narrative structure. Philip Wakem, the disabled character, embodies a non-normative form of masculinity marked by emotional depth and traits often associated with femininity, positioning him in stark contrast to dominant, physically powerful male figures like Tom and Stephen. His physical impairment results in social exclusion and restricts his emotional and sexual agency. Yet, through his intellectual and emotional strengths, Philip becomes a moral observer whose presence encourages Maggie’s emotional awakening and ethical growth. Ultimately, Eliot’s novel, through a realistic and empathetic lens, critiques the ableist structures of Victorian society and redefines disabled identity within a broader cultural and social framework.