Unique societal structures contribute to establishing the values and norms of the people during the Victorian era. In Wuthering Heights, society is divided distinctly between the wealthy nobles and the lower classes that are considered outcasts because they possess neither status nor recognition; therefore they are viewed down upon by the upper classes. This structure influences the way most characters are perceived throughout the story such as Heathcliff who is the only character to have a change in status. By analyzing the setting in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, and role it plays in various statuses of characters, the formation of conflict is developed as the source of mankind 's evils which is a result of the mistreatment of society.
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Thrushcross Grange is introduced as a refined dwelling with calm weather where the Linton family displays “a scene of unprecedented richness” and civilized qualities such as high class manners and order (Brontë 80). Opposing this image of sophistication, Wuthering Heights is depicted as containing a harsh “atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather” and is an isolated moor where the Earnshaw’s find solace in (Brontë 2). These two Yorkshire moors contradict each other and are separated by coldness but remain linked to a higher natural force. The dwelling Wuthering Heights, which is highly charged with hatred, epitomizes the section of society that is associated with unwelcomed and rugged people, while the lush cultivation of Trushcross Grange represents the well-kept and desired section of society, and their feud signifies the clash between class the two forces and how it leads to conflict. Tension grows between the two families that live there, similar to the houses which directly connect to the conflict of society having social differences and as a result creating a clash in familial relationships and class struggles. Together, they indicate a dualism of existence separated by their own beliefs, “while in their conflict they divide existence” and portray a distinct barrier preventing them from connecting (Benvenuto). Essentially, the interaction of the two strong forces is caused by the conflict created through the characters and develops the principle idea of elemental forces intertwining. (you can rephrase that a
Thrushcross Grange is introduced as a refined dwelling with calm weather where the Linton family displays “a scene of unprecedented richness” and civilized qualities such as high class manners and order (Brontë 80). Opposing this image of sophistication, Wuthering Heights is depicted as containing a harsh “atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather” and is an isolated moor where the Earnshaw’s find solace in (Brontë 2). These two Yorkshire moors contradict each other and are separated by coldness but remain linked to a higher natural force. The dwelling Wuthering Heights, which is highly charged with hatred, epitomizes the section of society that is associated with unwelcomed and rugged people, while the lush cultivation of Trushcross Grange represents the well-kept and desired section of society, and their feud signifies the clash between class the two forces and how it leads to conflict. Tension grows between the two families that live there, similar to the houses which directly connect to the conflict of society having social differences and as a result creating a clash in familial relationships and class struggles. Together, they indicate a dualism of existence separated by their own beliefs, “while in their conflict they divide existence” and portray a distinct barrier preventing them from connecting (Benvenuto). Essentially, the interaction of the two strong forces is caused by the conflict created through the characters and develops the principle idea of elemental forces intertwining. (you can rephrase that a