Throughout the novel, the minor character of Edgar Linton acts as a foil to the protagonist, Heathcliff. ... This contrasting appearance makes readers perceive Heathcliff to be the dark or evil soul in the novel. ... Heathcliff and Edgar's behavior towards other characters in the novel is also diverse and draws parallels with their physical demeanor. ... Then, after learning about Catherine's death, he "dashed his head against the knotted trunk [and] observed splashes of blood about the bark of the tree" (169). ... Catherine describes her love for Edgar as "the foliage in the w...

• Word Count: 938
• Approx Pages: 4

These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. ... Because the truth was simple, not a long-drawn-out record of flowered shifts, tree cages, selfishness, ankle ropes and wells. ...

• Word Count: 3106
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School