At first prospective, the two characters from The Sound And The Fury and Wuthering Heights are very comparative and have a deep effect on their individual stories. ... Earnshaw love Heathcliff. ... Two of the main characters from Wuthering Heights, Catherine and Heathcliff's passion for one another seem to be the center of the novel. ... Certainly, Heathcliff may despise Linton more than any other character in the novel. ... Nonetheless, after performing a concentrated analysis of Jason and Heathcliff different characteristics, I have discovered convincing evidence of two unusually un...

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How far do you agree that their relationship is a source of "little visible delight" for either character but is instead a destructive passion far removed from the traditional love story? Response Cathy and Heathcliff's relationship changes throughout the course of the novel as they have good times and bad times and this changes the way that we perceive the characters and the way they perceive each other either bringing them closer together or pushing them further apart. ... after he threw an iron weight at Heathcliff and ˜hit him in the breast'. ... This shows that she bel...

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This is seen when both Heathcliff and Catherine try to overcome numerous obstacles, Heathcliff's reactions to Catherine's death, and Heathcliff's long urge to seek revenge on Edgar. ... Even though the obstacles presented to the characters vary and have different results, all of the hardships that come between Catherine and Heathcliff have the same effect on both of them after the problem has passed.  In chapter 11, Edgar and Heathcliff had a conflict in the kitchen. Edgar punches Heathcliff in the throat and walks away in fear of the bigger Heathcliff. ... In a moment, Heath...

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His hate, however, of the other characters in the novel is what brings meaning to his life. ... Heathcliff and Hindley are at odds from an early age when Heathcliff is first taken into the Earnshaw manor. ... This character carefully acts out each idea with a mastermind that is fueled by rage. ... Heathcliff is undoubtedly a character motivated by hate. His hatred extends to each of his fellow characters in the novel in one way or another. ...

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As readers, we try to relate to the characters we read about. ... When Bronte created the main character of the book, Heathcliff, she had no interest in creating a character we could relate to. ... Heathcliff is such a diverse character in this novel that his character is able to repel and engage us. ... Heathcliff also treated other characters poorly. ... In summary, Bronte created a one of a kind character when she created Heathcliff. ...

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Although many passages of love are exposed in Wuthering Heights, the true genre of this book is tragedy due to the role of characters other than Heathcliff, the untraditional happy ending, and the death of the heroine early in the story. The role of several characters makes this novel a tragedy. ... None of these characters are heroic or essential to the love between Catherine and Heathcliff. ... Nearly the entire key characters die and most before the book is halfway over. ... Also, Heathcliff forced them to marry. ...

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This is seen when both Heathcliff and Catherine try to overcome numerous obstacles, Heathcliff's reactions to Catherine's death, and Heathcliff's long urge to seek revenge on Edgar. ... Even though the obstacles presented to the characters vary and have different results, all of the hardships that come between Catherine and Heathcliff have the same effect on both of them after the problem has passed.   In chapter 11, Edgar and Heathcliff had a conflict in the kitchen. Edgar punches Heathcliff in the throat and walks away in fear of the bigger Heathcliff. ... In a moment, Heath...

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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....

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In this scene from Wuthering Heights, we are first introduced to the complex and intriguing character of Catherine through Lockwood's observations of the room. ... To Heathcliff, the room represents a time when he and Catherine were 'rebellious' towards Hindley. ... If she were to choose Heathcliff, she would've been cast out by the 'detestable' Hindley, whose 'atrocious' actions towards Heathcliff characterized the hatred he had for him. ... Although Catherine did love Edgar to a degree, she and Heathcliff were meant for one another. When Catherine ...

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This hatred is brought on by the treatment Heathcliff receives from the Lintons as well as Edgar Linton's marriage to Catherine, Heathcliff's soul mate. ... In the Classic Novel "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, the characters Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw display a classic example of this powerful emotion. "Wuthering Heights" examines a passionate and overwhelming love between its central characters, Cathy and Heathcliff. ... Heathcliff can't believe his ears. ... Heathcliff does not want her soul to rest. ...

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Catherine is a very awkward and irritating character, but Nelly is so resolutely unsympathetic with her that our exasperation with her is deflected. ... The true motivation behind Heathcliff's behaviour is suggested to the reader before Heathcliff actually admits it himself. ... Her infatuation with Heathcliff doesn't grow into unselfish devotion as Edgar's for Catherine does, and its roots are distasteful, as can be seen when Heathcliff "[hung] up her little dog." ... She never understands the relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine, despite Heathcliff commenting in fr...

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However in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (New York: Signet Classic, 1993), infatuation quickly becomes obsession for the main character Heathcliff. ... There is nothing for Heathcliff to live for without Catherine. ... Heathcliff has lived his life for Catherine and when she is dead, his life loses all meaning and Heathcliff sees no point in living. ... Catherine's love for Heathcliff can even be seen as selfish, Catherine says, ""I am Heathcliff""(84). ... The only love for Catherine is herself, and while Heathcliff may come close, she does much more to show her love for herself ...

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Heathcliff, your wife, I mean." ... After being corrected by Heathcliff, Lockwood then mistakes Hareton as Heathcliff's son. ... She tells of the passionate love story of Heathcliff and Cathy. ... He is unable to relate to the story and the characters because he doesn't understand them and the feelings they have for each other. ... He seems to come across as quite confused as he misinterprets the character of Heathcliff, he thinks Heathcliff is a gentleman when its obvious to the readers and other characters around him that is not the case. ...

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But when looked at in Wuthering Heights, desire is the cause of evil and vengeance, and specifically Heathcliff's fall from grace and transformation into a vengeful, heartless man. Catherine's intense desire for Heathcliff, and his in return, is a static concept that remains throughout the book. ... Through the course of events that take place Heathcliff is subjected to Catherine's desire, and also the different desires of the people that fill his life and connect him to Catherine. Heathcliff is continually plotting his revenge for the poor treatment he has received from these...

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Nearly every character in the story isolates themselves from the others, whether it is Heathcliff pushing a sniveling Linton away or Joseph isolating himself through means of religious persecution. ... This is what makes Catherine's emotional isolation from Heathcliff the most upsetting; she realizes the mistake she is making whereas the other characters never really discuss their choices. ... Catherine does not believe a separation between her and Heathcliff will occur. ... Catherine believes her and Heathcliff are bound as the same person. ... Catherine is completely oblivious to the fa...

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The shifting nature of social status is demonstrated in Heathcliffs change from a homeless child to a young gentleman and back to common laborer, only yet again to become a gentleman again. ... Whether or not she works in the fields or does the dishes, she is the one for which many of the premier characters can confide and tell their deepest inner most secrets. ... She tells that a marriage to Heathcliff would "degrade herself", in reference to social status. ... It is Heathcliff that provides the deathbed wishes and unconditional love. ... Rather then condemning Hareton to the fate that his o...

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