Isabella Linton

while trying to dissuade Isabella from marrying him. True to her word, Heathcliff does “crush [Isabella], like a sparrow’s egg” (Brontë 121), and she scorns him for it, saying that he “is not a human being” (Brontë 179), and is therefore not worthy of her…

This infantile language, conveys Linton as a dramatically weak and undeveloped character. It seems that this “timidly” “feeble” and unscrupulous character, seems to be the symbol of the loveless and “violent” marriage between Isabella and Heathcliff. Linton’s antagonist nature and sickly complexion, gives the character an air of natural faultedness, this almost suggests that he is a result and symbol of the incompatibility and corruption between Heathcliff and Isabella. The contrasting character…

The past of Heathcliff is practically his sole motivation. His past was full of abuse, and he simply reiterates this abuse onto his own victims. Heathcliff allows his resentment for the past to drive his future, which negatively affects his characters and the activities which he does in 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…

Explore how Brontë uses the theme of social class in Wuthering Heights Social class is represents a barrier between Cathy and Heathcliff, indicating the distance between them due to their contrasting statuses in society. Cathy 's 'pristine white dress ' embodies this barrier when Heathcliff worries that her ’dress had gained no embellishment from its contact ' with him showing his fear she no longer wants to interact with him due to his low social standing . Consequently, Cathy’s high…

Love is a strong emotion. Out of all of the emotions, love is the only one strong enough to conquer hate when it is felt strongly enough to exude power. In Emily Bronte’s novel, Wuthering Heights, the power of love is the only thing that can overcome the character’s hate that is of such a massive force, it has spanned many years. Mr. Earnshaw was a Yorkshire farmer and the owner of Wuthering Heights. He comes home to his wife, son Hindley, and daughter Catherine, from a business trip.…

However, Wuthering Heights’ social demand does not spare the room. As in Emma, Mr. Elton wants to maintain social gain in a society by marrying Miss Hawkin. Heathcliff also tries to have his son Linton marries Cathy, his sister’s daughter in order to maintain wealth in the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earnshaw. This really shows that characters in the novels want to maintain their social status while others are busy trying to improve their social…

Heathcliff marries Isabella, the foolish sister of Edgar. Revenge is so prominent in the novel that Isabella soon grew a hatred for Heathcliff that made her want vengeance. She had thoughts filled with the blessings she would have if Hindley would “send Heathcliff to his right adobe”and although she warned Heathcliff of Hindley’s plans she refused to let Heathcliff in and told him to “die like a faithful dog” over Catherine’s grave (Brontë 161-162). Because Heathcliff made Isabella so…

She is placing herself in an uncomfortable and destructive position by marrying Edgar for the benefit of Heathcliff. “‘My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I’m well aware, as winter changes the trees. My love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary’” (74). She recognizes her love for Heathcliff…

Edgar Linton is a spoiled, cowardly man who failed to be a strong protector to his family. Edgar Linton was a spoiled child who grew up sheltered in his home, oblivious to the harms of the outside world. Using imagery, Thrushcross Grange is a place that is “carpeted with crimson” (48) and has “a pure white ceiling bordered by gold” (48) indicating that Edgar lived a luxurious lifestyle. Bronte uses a dog motif to further show how Edgar is a pampered child. After the fight with Isabella over…

the mystery and dark personality of Heathcliff who always demonstrates his interest for revenge in order to obtain what he wants. On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange shows a comfortable background for the Linton´s family and it is in this quality which represents the calmness of the Linton. For example, Edgar has the best character and always respects the people around him. Another similarity is that, both houses suffer the terrible diseases of some members of the family. In addition, both…