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

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