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How does Heathcliff inherit Wuthering Heights?
Heathcliff runs away from Wuthering Heights, staying away for three years, and returning shortly after Catherine and Edgar’s marriage. When Hindley dies, Heathcliff inherits the manor. He also places himself in line to inherit Thrushcross Grange by marrying Isabella Linton, whom he treats very cruelly.
What does Catherine say she will do after she dies?
Catherine says that even though she will die, her spirit will never be at rest until she can be with Heathcliff.
Where did Heathcliff get his money?
When he acquires tenants for his land, he is a harsh and avaricious landlord who hoards the gold he has acquired from exploiting the tenants. It is clear, therefore, that Heathcliff is good at making money, good at holding on to it, and not particularly scrupulous about how he acquires it.
How does Edgar feel about Heathcliff?
Edgar is born and raised a gentleman. He is graceful, well-mannered, and instilled with civilized virtues. Edgar is particularly humiliated by his confrontation with Heathcliff in Chapter XI, in which he openly shows his fear of fighting Heathcliff.
Does Heathcliff dig up Catherine’s body?
In his sorrow and rage, Heathcliff briefly takes over the narrative. Heathcliff tells Nelly that he persuaded the sexton to dig up Catherine’s grave. He stares at her dusty corpse and bribes the sexton to put his body next to hers when he dies.
Why did Heathcliff want to go inside with Catherine?
As she was brought into the house, Heathcliff tries to go inside with her, but the Linton’s, disgusted by his appearance and think he is a thief, ask him to leave. He briefly watches them before he leaves, and he sees how much Catherine loves the attention from the Linton’s.
What happens to Heathcliff at the end of Wuthering Heights?
Heathcliff, the cranky, violent, vengeful antihero of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, experiences an abrupt change in outlook shortly before his death at the end of the novel. He turns from his old, vengeful ways due to a lack of motivation.
What happens to Hindley and Heathcliff’s wife?
The following summer in 1778, Hindley’s wife Frances dies from consumption after giving birth to a son named Hareton. Heathcliff is satisfied at Hindley’s suffering, especially when he starts drinking heavily; but in addition, he receives more abuse by him.
How did the name Heathcliff come to be?
Soon afterward, the boy was christened and named Heathcliff, after a son of the Earnshaw’s who died in infancy. Heathcliff’s christened name would also be his given surname. Heathcliff and Catherine start to get along, but Hindley hates him as well as Nelly and Mrs. Earnshaw.