So the initial time we meet these two characters many differences and similarities can be noted. ... Heathcliff as a young boy and throughout his teenage years was described through Nelly's perception as a "sullen, patient child; hardened-, this is observed when Hindly disparages him and Heathcliff doesn't retaliate. ... Towards the end of Heathcliff's life he has become lonesome and obsessed with Cathy even though she has passed away. ... Michael Henchard and Heathcliff are especially dissimilar in their conduct at the commencement of the novels, Henchard being a foolish, thoug...

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Lockwood is the first narrator of Wuthering Heights, so the reader relies upon his perception of surrounding characters setting and events that take place early in the novel to get a footing into the story. In many ways Lockwood's attitudes and the way in which he understands these events settings and characters of the novel are greatly affected by his personality and social class. The way in which he is very quick to make poor judgements of characters (including himself), his cultured, polite and civil social class and his violent flipside are all elements that affect his attitudes. ...

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Even though a character might perform immoral acts, their past can sometimes justify their present actions. An example of this is the evil actions performed by Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. ... As Heathcliff was growing up he was extremely unloved by his family. ... The reason the reader can even think to justify the abuse of that Hareton by Heathcliff is because of how terribly Heathcliff is treated by Hindley early one in life. Because of actions like this against Heathcliff the reader can see that Heathcliffs action latter on in life are more acceptable. ...

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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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In the story, Withering Heightes, by Charlotte Bronte, the characters weave together to provide a picture of the culture of 1947, as influenced by the economic system of the time. ... To fully understand sex and rank in this barren landscape, I'd like to examine the characters of Catherine Earnshaw and Nelly Sue, the narrator. ... When the orphan Heathcliff arrives at Withering Heightes, she falls in love with him instantly. His difference from the other characters makes him unreal and almost doll-like to her. ... Heathcliff, the poor thing, cannot help but love Cathy and her pre...

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Their influential use of strong female characters was revolutionary for their time. ... In Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte builds Heathcliff's Byronic character by describing the appearance and movement of his eyes. ... The Byronic characters of Heathcliff and Rochester display many similar qualities. ... Second, while both of these men have mysterious pasts, Heathcliff's day-to-day motivations remain a mystery, while Emiliy Bronte allows readers of Jane Eyre to experience the inner-workings of Rochester's Byronic character throughout the novel. And third, the fact that Heath...

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