he is attacked by Heathcliff’s dogs, but they are called off. Chapter 2: Lockwood has a difficult time accessing the entrance to the Heights the next morning. He meets a young man and woman whose identities are llater revealed by Heathcliff as Hareton Earnshaw and Catherine Linton. A storm occurs, forcing Lockwood to stay at Wuthering Heights. No one offers to help him walk back to the Grange, so he journeys alone. The dogs chase and hurt him as he walks away. Zillah, the maid, gives him a room…
Earnshaw: The father who started wuthering heights, he is a good person adopts a child but then does not pay equal attention which causes tensions to rise. Frances: Hindley's wife who dies during childbirth to son Hareton Isabella: Heathcliff’s wife who runs away to london and has a son linton, she runs from her problems and does not face heathcliff. Nelly:…
When truly breaking down the relationship that Heathcliff and Catherine helf it is important to realize that they were raised to be siblings due to the fact that Heathcliff was brought into the Earnshaw family. The fact that Heathcliff and Catherine were raised to be half-siblings just adds to the dark, taboo, but romantic nature of the gothic themes. Other than them being half-siblings the overall obsession to ruin Catherine’s life is also extremely…
Thrushcross Grange and discovers that there is more outside her confines. The shift in personality is evident when Catherine transforms from an uncivilized young adult to a well-mannered lady. She becomes so fixated on the differences between the Earnshaws and the Lintons, to such extent that her transformation into a young-finessed lady confirms that she moves up the social ladder and that she can no longer associate herself with anyone lower than her. Although Catherine manifests a deep…
Critique Lyn Pykett’s essay, discusses the parallels and intersections of the women and their names in Withering Heights. Lockwood notices the repetitions of Catherine Earnshaw, Linton, and Heathcliff. Catherine I occupies the first two names, and her daughter occupies all three. The novel begins and ends with a Catherine Earnshaw. These names create a pattern, but it’s asymetrical, rather than circular. The similarities and differences are central to the repeats and alterations of the novel’s…
Their failed relationship creates a domino effect. Catherine Earnshaw, the late Catherine Linton, was selfish and spoiled. She was a troublemaker since childhood and was relentless in teasing her parents. Catherine was known for a short-temper. Catherine was two-faced, always trying her best to keep a sweet, kind and…
light peak through the novel. Through Hindley’s abuse on Heathcliff, Heathcliff finds his light and happiness through his time with Catherine. The moment Mr.Earnshaw brought Heathcliff home he was instantly Mr.Earnshaws’ favorite, making Hindley Earnshaw jealous. After Mr.Earnshaw died Hindley finally had full control over Heathcliff, making sure his life was a living hell. When Hindley came home for Mr.Earnshaw’s…
the novel. Before Heathcliff became apart of the Earnshaw family, he was an orphan likely of gypsy origins. When Mr. Earnshaw brings him home, just having darker skin causes resentment from others. Catherine and Hindley are especially resentful of this new child, as one usually is when a new “baby” is brought home. Catherine fortunately become less resentful, and Mr. Earnshaw has a natural love for the boy as he brought him home. Mrs. Earnshaw and Hindley…
Heathcliff denies Hareton the ability to learn or become a gentlemen. Growing up not knowing how to read is the biggest downfall for Hareton. He is teased by little Cathy because he is illiterate. Heathcliff only treats Hareton how he was treated during his childhood. Why deny a child his ability to learn? The Bible says in Matthew 7:12 to “ do unto others as you would do for yourself”. Hindley does not show any affection towards Heathcliff, so he will not show any compassion towards Hareton.…
antagonist, Heathcliff. Initially, young Heathcliff’s outlook appears bright as he was graciously taken in by Mr. Earnshaw. Becoming the favorite son of Mr. Earnshaw despite the fact he was adopted, whilst gaining the love of Catherine Earnshaw. Nevertheless, once Mr. Earnshaw dies Heathcliff's future sinks down into the depths of an abyss. He is put in his place by the true born son of Mr. Earnshaw who had now assented to claim the mantel; to quote the book, “He has been blaming our father…