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Exploring Themes and Characters in "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë

This analysis delves into the themes, settings, and characters of "Wuthering Heights." It examines the contrast between love and hate, the influence of social classes, and the role of nature in shaping the characters' identities. Key motifs like religion, irony, and symbolism are explored, particularly through the portrayal of Heathcliff as a complex figure marked by duality. The story’s setting in the moors enhances its dark and stormy atmosphere, reflecting the tumultuous relationships, especially between Heathcliff and Catherine. Discover the intricate narrative style of Emily Brontë and the unreliable yet compelling perspective of Lockwood.

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Exploring Themes and Characters in "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë

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  1. Heathcliff By Amy, Eric, Denis and Tram

  2. Extract – Page 4-6 “and then sullenly preceded me up the causeway, calling, as we entered the court:  and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated again –”

  3. Themes • Religion • Nature • Contrast: • Social Classes • Love and Hate

  4. Setting ‘north wind, blowing over the edge, by the excessive slant of a few, stunted firs at the end of the house’ ‘the kitchen is forced to retreat altogether into another quarter’ ‘reposed a huge, liver-coloured bitch pointer surrounded by a swarm of squealing puppies’

  5. Lockwood Unreliable Narrator ‘dress and manners of a gentleman’ Bias Removed from society

  6. Stylistic Devices concerning Heathcliff ‘the chairs, high-backed, primitive structures, painted green’ ‘narrow windows are deeply set in the wall, and the corners defended with large jutting stones.’

  7. Stylistic Devices Foreshadowing • ‘Pushing up’ • ‘over the edge’ • ‘love and hate equally’ • Symbolism • ‘build it strong’ • Irony • ‘Mr. Heathcliff forms a singular contrast to his abode and style of living.’ • Paradox • Educated but primitive/animalistic

  8. Use of Language/Tone/Setting • Violent Diction • ‘stormy weather’ • ‘guns’ • ‘thorns’ • ‘Wuthering’ • ‘Growled’ • ‘Dwells’ • The moors  could not take place in any other setting • Cold/Unfriendly

  9. His relationships • Heathcliff and Catherine • Unimaginable/Forbidden love • Immediate connection • Le Grandesamournese (great love) – He is ‘the one’ • They become one – each other

  10. How do we view him? Dark-skinned gypsy Reclusive Educated Misunderstood Authoritative He has love, lost and suffered – pained

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