Thrushcross Grange
Wuthering Heights
Catherine & Heathcliff
Family Ties
Letters & Events
100

Who lives at Thrushcross Grange after Catherine’s death?

Edgar Linton and his daughter, young Catherine (Cathy).

100

Who remains at Wuthering Heights after Hindley’s death?

Heathcliff and Hareton Earnshaw.

100

What causes Catherine’s fatal illness?

Emotional distress and self-neglect after quarrelling with Heathcliff and Edgar.

100

Who are Edgar and Isabella’s parents?

Mr. and Mrs. Linton.

100

Who sends a letter to Nelly after running away?

Isabella Linton.

200

What news does Edgar receive from Isabella after she escapes Wuthering Heights?

She has given birth to a son named Linton Heathcliff.

200

What drives Isabella to run away from Wuthering Heights?

Heathcliff’s cruelty and violent behaviour.

200

Who arranges Heathcliff and Catherine’s final meeting?

Nelly Dean.

200

Who are the children of Catherine and Edgar?

Young Catherine (Cathy).

200

What does Isabella describe in her letter?

The cruel and violent treatment she suffered under Heathcliff.

300

How does Edgar react to Isabella’s letter from the South?

He is saddened but does not visit her or the child.

300

How does Heathcliff treat Hareton after Hindley dies?

He keeps him uneducated and makes him serve like a laborer.

300

What happens during their last meeting?

They express both love and anger before reconciling.

300

Who are the children of Isabella and Heathcliff?

Linton Heathcliff.

300

What news does Nelly bring to Wuthering Heights that shocks Heathcliff?

Catherine has given birth to a daughter and died soon after.

400

What becomes Edgar’s main focus after his wife’s death?

Raising his daughter and keeping her safe from Heathcliff.

400

Who helps Isabella escape from Wuthering Heights?

No one. She runs away secretly on her own.

400

What request does Heathcliff make about Catherine’s burial?

That their bodies be buried together or side by side.

400

How are young Catherine and Linton related?

They are cousins.

400

Who informs Edgar that Catherine has died?

Nelly Dean.

500

How does Edgar feel toward Heathcliff after Catherine dies?

He continues to resent and avoid him.

500

What does Isabella’s escape reveal about life at Wuthering Heights?

It is harsh, violent, and ruled by fear.

500

How does Heathcliff react after Catherine’s death?

He is heartbroken, curses her for leaving him, and prays to be haunted by her.

500

How are Hareton Earnshaw and young Catherine related?

They are cousins as well. Their fathers, Hindley and Edgar, were brothers-in-law.

500

What does Heathcliff do when he learns about Catherine’s death?

He rushes outside, calls out for her spirit, and prays that she haunts him forever.