1. Lucy and Catherine; an Undeniable Parallel
Wordsworth's Lucy is a parallel to Heathcliff's own conflict with the visions and hauntings of his eternal Catherine. ... These three poems coincide with the chronological telling of Heathcliff's misery laden story in Wuthering Heights. ... When he first sees a glimpse of Catherine's real character, at a point when she could not conceal it, he says: "You've made me afraid and ashamed of you, I'll not come here again- (Wuthering Heights, p. 77). ... Catherine says to Nelly: "Nelly, I am Heathcliff-he's always, always in my mind-not as a pleasure, any more ...
- Word Count: 1981
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School