Heathcliff was brought, from this spitefulness, to lead his life, continually planning ways to seek revenge on his new-found enemy: "he grew bitter with brooding over these injuries- p. 60. This acrimony lowered his character dramatically, turning him erratic and bad - tempered. However to counter this fall, Bronte ensures that the structure surrounding this area forces us only to notice Heathcliff's mistreatment, and not his deep bitterness towards Hindley. Catherine, after the initial disgust, grew to love Heathcliff in such a way that the pair became inseparable soul mates: "The greatest punishment we could invent for her was to keep her separate from him- p. 65. This protective nature clearly implies that Heathcliff thinks more highly of Catherine than himself, and would do anything to keep her happy and safe. This creates a powerful devotion, which deepens throughout the course of the book. Bronte clearly conveys through this relationship, Heathcliff's heroism, passion, and limitless fidelity. Heathcliff and Catherine's first experience of children outside of Wuthering Heights, seems to be an important aspect to be marked in the novel. Both children were equally disgusted by the behaviour of Edgar and Isabella Linton, who were fighting over a young puppy, selfishly tearing it to pieces! Heathcliff later states to Nelly:- "When would you catch me wishing to have what Catherine wanted?- p. 75. Bronte has given us yet another positive characteristic of Heathcliff. The disgraceful treatment and taunting of Heathcliff when briefly brought into the Linton household, skilfully balances the cursing, angry language displayed by him in return. The wound forced Catherine to stay with the Lintons whilst Heathcliff was cast out of the house. .
He would have obviously have been angry and upset, but it is the snobbery and unjust attitude of the Lintons which annoys us intensely. Bronte continues to repeat these expert subtleties to cancel out any disagreeable emotions we may accumulate whilst reading, giving Heathcliff excuses and reasons for his deplorable actions.