Heathcliff's Injustice

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In the love and revenge tale of “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff suffers injustice; therefore he also causes injustice to others around him. His experience with injustice makes him vengeful and sought out to hurt others. He was an orphan, taken in by Mr. Heathcliff, and upon his arrival only half of the household were welcoming of him. Hindley and Mrs.Earnshaw did not like Heathcliff at all, so they made his life miserable since they could not get rid of him. Heathcliff was already lonely and did not know a lot of affection due to him previously being an orphan. Although Mr.Earnshaw and Catherine he learned some love and companionship. Even though Mrs.Earnshaw and Hindley made it hard for him to be happy. The

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