Wuthering Heights and Rumpelstiltskin At first glance, when reading Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, one might consider it the epitome of Gothic Romance. From its isolated setting on the Yorkshire moors to its classic Byronic hero Heathcliff, it is no wonder Wuthering Heights is characterized as a Gothic novel. However, one should not judge too quickly, as Wuthering Heights contains fairy tale elements as well. From a hero or heroine who overcomes obstacles to ‘live happily ever after’ - on par with Wuthering Heights’ ending of Cathy and Hareton embracing each other after the death of the fallen hero Heathcliff - to the psychological depth fairy tales contain, there is a notable impact that fairy tales have had on Bronte’s novel. Rumpelstiltskin,
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Born as the child of Catherine and Edgar Linton into an isolated society and suffering the loss of both her father and mother, Cathy is forced to face the tyranny that is Heathcliff, which ultimately becomes a battle between good and evil. From Heathcliff’s frequent use of violence to the manipulation of his son Linton to turn against Cathy, he seeks revenge on those who he believes to have wronged him and those whom would keep from him his beloved Catherine. Heathcliff’s carries his hatred for Edgar Linton, believing that he is partially responsible for taking his dear Catherine away from him, to Linton’s daughter Cathy. Cathy having to cope with Heathcliff’s abuse along with Hareton, inevitably prevails. The Jungian archetype of good versus evil is also shown in Rumpelstiltskin, as the miller’s daughter faces the riddle of figuring out Rumpelstiltskin’s name in order to save her child. Helpless at first, the miller’s daughter is able to utilize Rumpelstiltskin’s pride and confidence against him in order to solve the riddle. This nearly impossible task is inevitably achieved, portraying in both stories of good triumphing over evil despite great
Born as the child of Catherine and Edgar Linton into an isolated society and suffering the loss of both her father and mother, Cathy is forced to face the tyranny that is Heathcliff, which ultimately becomes a battle between good and evil. From Heathcliff’s frequent use of violence to the manipulation of his son Linton to turn against Cathy, he seeks revenge on those who he believes to have wronged him and those whom would keep from him his beloved Catherine. Heathcliff’s carries his hatred for Edgar Linton, believing that he is partially responsible for taking his dear Catherine away from him, to Linton’s daughter Cathy. Cathy having to cope with Heathcliff’s abuse along with Hareton, inevitably prevails. The Jungian archetype of good versus evil is also shown in Rumpelstiltskin, as the miller’s daughter faces the riddle of figuring out Rumpelstiltskin’s name in order to save her child. Helpless at first, the miller’s daughter is able to utilize Rumpelstiltskin’s pride and confidence against him in order to solve the riddle. This nearly impossible task is inevitably achieved, portraying in both stories of good triumphing over evil despite great