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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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1378
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 862
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

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...

• Word Count: 911
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

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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This love is the reason for the tragic development of the story; all the other themes like hate, revenge and death (among others) derive from this love between the two main characters. ... Most characters in the novel also suffer the love or lack' of love. ... Isabella loved Heathcliff, but when she realises about Heathcliff true feelings towards her, her love turns into hate. ... "Nelly, I am Heathcliff! ... Heathcliff decides to revenge. ...

• Word Count: 2324
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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 ...

• Word Count: 1260
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

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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Although there are many different important messages in this novel, the main value is the changes that occur in and between the characters as in real life. ... The characters within the story are truly fascinating, since they have numerous characteristic aspects. ... The central characters in the book are all likeable people. ... (Dickens, Charles) Today, Lucie Manette would by no means be taken seriously as a believable, even likable character. ... It is actually doomed by its own idealism and unrealistic characters. ...

• Word Count: 1181
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School