Themes
This theme is represented by Heathcliff and Catherine’s intense relationship.
What is obsessive love?
His heavy Yorkshire accent often makes him difficult to understand.
Who is Joseph?
This tragic event leads to Catherine’s death.
What is childbirth?
These are the two main houses in Wuthering Heights.
What are Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange?
“I am Heathcliff” was declared by this character.
This theme is shown through the contrast between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange.
What is social class and status?
This orphan becomes the master of Wuthering Heights.
Who is Heathcliff?
Heathcliff digs up Catherine’s grave for this emotional reason.
What is "to be close to her in death"?
This word describes the turbulent weather surrounding the Earnshaws’ home.
What is “wuthering”?
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same” expresses this theme.
What is eternal love?
The stormy weather throughout the novel reflects this recurring theme.
What is nature mirroring emotion?
This is Catherine Earnshaw's Daughter.
After Mr. Earnshaw’s death, this character degrades Heathcliff to a servant.
Who is Hindley Earnshaw?
The moors symbolize this aspect of the characters’ emotions and nature.
What is wildness and freedom?
“I cannot live without my soul” was spoken by this character.
Who is Heathcliff?
Heathcliff’s lifelong quest for vengeance demonstrates this dark theme.
What is revenge and its consequences?
This woman marries Heathcliff, resulting in misery for both.
Who is Isabella Linton?
Heathcliff returns to Wuthering Heights for this purpose.
What is to seek revenge and reclaim his status?
The contrast between the two estates represents this social divide.
What is civilization versus wildness?
"He’s more myself than I am” is an example of this literary device.
What is a metaphor?
The repeated mistakes of the younger generation highlight this theme.
What is generational trauma?
This visitor to Thrushcross Grange serves as the frame narrator.
Who is Mr. Lockwood?
Heathcliff dies in this haunting way.
What is starvation and dying in longing.
Catherine’s ghost is a symbol of this.
What is the haunting power of love and the past?
“I have not broken your heart; you have broken it” demonstrates this device.
What is irony?