Character Relationships
Who are the two main families involved in the primary relationships at Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange?
The Earnshaw family and the Linton family
Where did many people move to in the Industrial Movement
Who does the ghost in Chapter 3 say she is?
Catherine Linton
What is the name of the estate where Mr. Lockwood stays?
Thrushcross Grange
Who is the main narrator in the first six chapters of Wuthering Heights?
Mr. Lockwood
How does Mr. Earnshaw regard Heathcliff when introducing him to the family?
He says he is a gift from God and a new member of the family
Was the middle period of the Victorian Era stable or turbulent?
Stable
How many times does Lockwood visit Wuthering Heights in the first six chapters?
Twice
What natural feature surrounds Wuthering Heights, contributing to its isolated atmosphere?
The moors
Who is Mr. Lockwood's source for the backstory about the Earnshaw and Linton families?
Nelly Dean
How does Hindley treat Heathcliff after Mr. Earnshaw's death?
Hindley treats Heathcliff cruelly and forces him into a position of servitude
What key event happened in 1901?
The death of Queen Victoria
How does Heathcliff come to live at Wuthering Heights?
How does the weather in Chapter 2 reflect the mood at Wuthering Heights?
The stormy and snowy weather reflects the eerie mood of Wuthering Heights, exhibiting the discomfort and isolation of these characters
How does Mr. Lockwood's first-person narration impact the reader's perception of these chapters' events?
It lets the reader in on the limited and often misinterpreted views of Mr. Lockwood
What is the main result of Mrs. Earnshaw's death?
Hindley loses his protective figure and becomes even more resentful of Heathcliff
What key laws were repealed in 1846?
The Corn Laws
What events lead to Mr. Lockwood spending the night at Wuthering Heights?
What does the physical appearance of Wuthering Heights reveal about its residents?
The dark, gloomy, and run-down aesthetic reflects the harsh and unwelcoming nature of its residents, especially Heathcliff
In what way does the use of two narrators affect the reliability of the story?
The duality of both narrators, Lockwood and Nelly, give contrasting bias on the characters they are describing leaving the real truth a mystery
How does Joseph interact with the characters at Wuthering Heights when Mr. Lockwood visits for the first time?
Joseph is unpleasant and unwelcoming. He displays hostility toward Lockwood, refusing to offer and hospitality
What English poet/writer at this time does Mr. B not like?
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
What is the setting of Mr. Lockwood's first nightmare?
A religious service at a church
How does the contrast between Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights contribute to the novel's themes?
Thrushcross Grange represents civilization and comfort whereas Wuthering Heights represents isolation and disorder
Why is Nelly Dean's position as a servant important to her role as a narrator?
As a servant, Nelly has access to both the upper and lower classes within the household