Note: HC is Heathcliff I know we’ve established that Wuthering Heights is really messed up, but Heathcliff keeps driving that point home. At this point in the novel, He locks Mrs. Dean (I’ve realized the “Mrs.” implies she’s married, but we all know she’s not; anyway, I don’t get it) and Cathy up in a … Continue reading R.I.P
Author: skainsmate
“Love”
Besides Cathy’s haughtiness, the other thing that bothers me about her is how infuriatingly ignorant she is. I know that she’s being manipulated by Heathcliff, but she doesn’t have to fall for it so willingly. Not to mention how she continually favors Linton despite his atrocious behavior towards everyone including her. Even Mrs. Dean, the … Continue reading “Love”
Snuffing Out the Only Light
Note: HC is Heathcliff I had high hopes for Edgar's daughter: Cathy. She behaves worlds better than her mother and was raised by a father who loves her, but like most characters in this book, she has some negative qualities that are hard to over-look. Although the arrival of Isabella's son, Linton, makes these traits … Continue reading Snuffing Out the Only Light
Life and Death
Note: HC is Heathcliff Previously, Heathcliff had made Nelly promise to tell him when Edgar left the house, and now, she is making good on it. Mr. Linton has gone to church and HC is quick in coming to Thrushcross Grange to be with Catherine for what would be the last time. Upon his coming … Continue reading Life and Death
Just the Worst
Note: HC is Heathcliff In the story of Catherine and Heathcliff, it has been three years since he left and Cathy married Edgar. She's still the worst and acts like the world revolves around her; except now, she lives with the Linton's and they have "a deep-rooted fear of ruffling her humor" (79). This is … Continue reading Just the Worst
Foiled Again
Note: HC is Heathcliff Though chapter eight is short, it is one of my favorites so far. The main reason for this is because the events that conspire bring to light the flaws in Catherine and Heathcliff's relationship as well as Catherine and Edgar's. It is no surprise that Mr. Earnshaw's death affected Heathcliff the … Continue reading Foiled Again
No Death to Conflict
Note: HC is Heathcliff So, Mr. Earnshaw has died (the discovery of which was quite unfortunate), and this has varying degrees of impact on the children. Hindley was sent to college shortly before he passed, and when he came back for the funeral he brought his wife, Frances, with him. Upon returning to Wuthering Heights, … Continue reading No Death to Conflict
Child Favoritism= Bad
note: HC is Heathcliff I do, in fact, love Mrs. Dean. I asked for answers in regard to origin and lineage, and she has delivered. I think part of my earlier confusion really must have been due to the language barrier. The characters may be speaking English but the everyday lexicon of the 1800s is … Continue reading Child Favoritism= Bad
Subconscious Adventures
Now things are getting interesting! In chapter three, the book starts by introducing the audience to a new character named Catherine (Linton? Earnshaw? Heathcliff?), for the first time. From her writings I was able to gather (as I am sure anyone would) that her and Heathcliff had a special kind of relationship. This is not … Continue reading Subconscious Adventures
Getting to Know Each Other, Old Sport
The first chapter of Wuthering Heights is largely introductory, establishing the time (1801) and place (Wuthering Heights, on the Pennine moors of England). Upon starting the book, I was more than a little confused by the choice of narrator. From what I had heard about the book, I was expecting something more to the tune … Continue reading Getting to Know Each Other, Old Sport
