“I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!”(Bronte 153) When Catherine died Heathcliff cried out in vain and agony. Her love was the only thing that kept him from completely losing himself, but, when she passed, Heathcliff could not handle the pain and cursed her and himself to a lifetime of torment and misery. He called out at the wind, and pleaded for her to stay with him forever. Heathcliff was so lost, his only resort was to ask a higher power not to let her go. Because of the mention of the bible, Heathcliff likely called out to god. And, Because of this, Catherine is condemned to forever haunt the winding corridors of Wuthering Heights. As one of many examples, the ghost of Catherine falls in line with the themes of Gothicism. Throughout the novel, the concept of Gothicism is evident from Heathcliff’s presence, marriage to Isabella, and his home, Wuthering Heights.
Heathcliff is a man of great pride and has high level of confidence, but always holds a cold, emotionless presence. He is strong and brutish looking and is unafraid and has an intimidating stare, especially in the face of his enemies. The way Heathcliff carries himself is the most striking thing about him.
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The concept of Gothicism is displayed in many ways through Heathcliff. He commits acts of vengeance because he is upset about Catherine leaving him for Edgar. He held Isabella captive after marrying her and treated her like crap. This created a hero-damsel in distress relationship between Nelly and Isabella. Along with his vindictive actions, Heathcliff’s presence is dark and gloomy, painting him as a villain. The Ghost of Catherine haunts not only Heathcliff, but his castle, Wuthering Heights. Overall Wuthering Heights is old and falling down. Just like Heathcliff, Wuthering heights is dark, lonely, and
Heathcliff is a man of great pride and has high level of confidence, but always holds a cold, emotionless presence. He is strong and brutish looking and is unafraid and has an intimidating stare, especially in the face of his enemies. The way Heathcliff carries himself is the most striking thing about him.
“tall, athletic, well-formed man; beside whom my master seemed …show more content…
The concept of Gothicism is displayed in many ways through Heathcliff. He commits acts of vengeance because he is upset about Catherine leaving him for Edgar. He held Isabella captive after marrying her and treated her like crap. This created a hero-damsel in distress relationship between Nelly and Isabella. Along with his vindictive actions, Heathcliff’s presence is dark and gloomy, painting him as a villain. The Ghost of Catherine haunts not only Heathcliff, but his castle, Wuthering Heights. Overall Wuthering Heights is old and falling down. Just like Heathcliff, Wuthering heights is dark, lonely, and