Throughout the novel, the minor character of Edgar Linton acts as a foil to the protagonist, Heathcliff. ... Heathcliff and Edgar's behavior towards other characters in the novel is also diverse and draws parallels with their physical demeanor. ... Bronte uses these foil characters to illustrate the moral nature of love. ... As in art, Emily Bronte created foil characters to finely develop her literary portrait. ... Both characters are essential to each other, and to understanding Bronte's views on love....

• Word Count: 938
• Approx Pages: 4

This essay summarises the role of main characters in the story. ... Two principal complex characters form the basis of the story line. ... Heathcliff is not blood related to any of the characters in Wuthering Heights. ... Apart from Heathcliff and Catherine, the main characters in the novel are made up of Lintons and Earnshaws, who have completely different characteristics. ... Complex characters. ...

• Word Count: 1338
• Approx Pages: 5

In Emily Bronte's beloved novel, "Wuthering Heights," conflicts between the major characters are evident, but what is a little less apparent are the contrasts and comparisons between the characters that bring them together. At the beginning of the novel, the reader is introduced to several of the main characters and the different households they are brought up in. ... Although the two characters are born in the same year, 1765, this is one of the only similarities in their childhoods. ... Nelly, I am Heathcliff!"" ... Isabella shares this same love for Heathcliff but it is not returned to...

• Word Count: 1016
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School