The importance of marriage does not stop with the first generation, and it even continues as a part of Heathcliff’s plans for vengeance. Heathcliff pushes for Linton and Cathy to marry. He goes so far as to lock Cathy in until she marries Linton. This marriage is forced but not necessarily completely unhealthy or unhappy. Cathy’s marriage with Linton is characterized by her taking care of the sickly Linton. Although she does not seem desolately broken-hearted with his death, there did seem to be a fondness between them.
The final marriage of Wuthering Heights, the marriage between Cathy and Hareton is one that could only have occurred because of all the past decisions and influences of the other characters and their relationships. Even …show more content…
Although Hindley was also growing up alongside Heathcliff and Catherine his relationship with them was very different. Hindley was hurt, angry, and jealous of Heathcliff. Heathcliff has created a close sibling-like relationship with Catherine in the beginning. But, what creates the most hurt and anger is Mr. Earnshaw’s clear favoring of Heathcliff over Hindley.
Heathcliff’s replacing Hindley in the filial relationship has caused a strain in Hindley’s sibling relationships, both with Catherine and the possibility of a sibling relationship between Heathcliff and Hindley is strained because of the jealous and hurt that Hindley experiences.
The antagonistic relationship created between Hindley and Heathcliff does more than begin to create the divide between Catherine and Heathcliff. When Heathcliff returns he returns to stay Wuthering Heights. Hindley is desperate for money and Heathcliff has enough to lend him (Chapter 10). Heathcliff encourages Hindley’s gambling addiction as part of his vengeance plan, and eventually, Hindley is so indebted to Heathcliff that when Hindley dies Heathcliff becomes the owner of Wuthering Heights even over Hindley’s biological son, …show more content…
Isabella and Edgar appeared to have at least an affectionate sibling relationship, as Isabella is writing for forgiveness and sweetly so, but it was not strong enough to withstand Heathcliff’s manipulation and his ability to completely sever that bond. This leaves Isabella in a situation that necessitates her to act impulsively and desperately, and she runs away with her son. Being surrounded by loving parents as well as having a good sibling bond created a softness to Isabella that Heathcliff has viciously utilized for his own gain. And without those bonds, particularly the relationship with her brother after her parents passed, leaves her alone. This contextualization of Isabella help the reader to understand her choices, in her choice to run away, and in how she raised her
The final marriage of Wuthering Heights, the marriage between Cathy and Hareton is one that could only have occurred because of all the past decisions and influences of the other characters and their relationships. Even …show more content…
Although Hindley was also growing up alongside Heathcliff and Catherine his relationship with them was very different. Hindley was hurt, angry, and jealous of Heathcliff. Heathcliff has created a close sibling-like relationship with Catherine in the beginning. But, what creates the most hurt and anger is Mr. Earnshaw’s clear favoring of Heathcliff over Hindley.
Heathcliff’s replacing Hindley in the filial relationship has caused a strain in Hindley’s sibling relationships, both with Catherine and the possibility of a sibling relationship between Heathcliff and Hindley is strained because of the jealous and hurt that Hindley experiences.
The antagonistic relationship created between Hindley and Heathcliff does more than begin to create the divide between Catherine and Heathcliff. When Heathcliff returns he returns to stay Wuthering Heights. Hindley is desperate for money and Heathcliff has enough to lend him (Chapter 10). Heathcliff encourages Hindley’s gambling addiction as part of his vengeance plan, and eventually, Hindley is so indebted to Heathcliff that when Hindley dies Heathcliff becomes the owner of Wuthering Heights even over Hindley’s biological son, …show more content…
Isabella and Edgar appeared to have at least an affectionate sibling relationship, as Isabella is writing for forgiveness and sweetly so, but it was not strong enough to withstand Heathcliff’s manipulation and his ability to completely sever that bond. This leaves Isabella in a situation that necessitates her to act impulsively and desperately, and she runs away with her son. Being surrounded by loving parents as well as having a good sibling bond created a softness to Isabella that Heathcliff has viciously utilized for his own gain. And without those bonds, particularly the relationship with her brother after her parents passed, leaves her alone. This contextualization of Isabella help the reader to understand her choices, in her choice to run away, and in how she raised her