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How long did it take Nelly to recover from her sickness?
How long did it take Nelly to recover from her sickness?
3 weeks
Who does Nelly see through the window?
Who does Nelly see through the window?
Michael
Why does Cathy not want to read and consistently complain to Nelly about how tired or sick she is?
Why does Cathy not want to read and consistently complain to Nelly about how tired or sick she is?
She escaped through the window to meet Linton
Why does Cathy tell Nelly a lie?
Why does Cathy tell Nelly a lie?
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Where had Cathy been going and how?
Where had Cathy been going and how?
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How did Cathy's second day at Wuthering Heights go?
How did Cathy's second day at Wuthering Heights go?
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What balls did Cathy and Linton find?
What balls did Cathy and Linton find?
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Why does Cathy go on the third day? What happens?
Why does Cathy go on the third day? What happens?
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When Cathy is trying to give Linton her books, what happens?
When Cathy is trying to give Linton her books, what happens?
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How do the residents of Wuthering Heights react to Linton's sudden fainting?
How do the residents of Wuthering Heights react to Linton's sudden fainting?
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Why does Hareton start crying?
Why does Hareton start crying?
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When Hareton came back to talk to Cathy after she had already left Wuthering Heights, what happened?
When Hareton came back to talk to Cathy after she had already left Wuthering Heights, what happened?
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What happened three days after Linton fainted?
What happened three days after Linton fainted?
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What happened the day after Cathy decided not to come back to Wuthering Heights again?
What happened the day after Cathy decided not to come back to Wuthering Heights again?
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What does Linton say when Cathy half-jokingly and half-seriously tells him that she will never see him again?
What does Linton say when Cathy half-jokingly and half-seriously tells him that she will never see him again?
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What happened once Heathcliff returned to Wuthering Heights?
What happened once Heathcliff returned to Wuthering Heights?
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Study Notes
Nelly's Recovery and Cathy
- Nelly took three weeks to recover from her illness.
- Upon recovery, Nelly requested Cathy to read any book of her choice.
Observations at Wuthering Heights
- Nelly observed a groom named Michael waiting outside, looking at the carriage road.
Cathy's Behavior and Excuses
- Cathy consistently complains of tiredness or sickness as excuses for not reading.
- She was secretly meeting Linton through a window escape.
Cathy's Deception
- Cathy lies to Nelly about her whereabouts out of fear of her anger.
Cathy's Secret Visits to Linton
- Cathy kept her promise to Linton by obtaining the park door key from Michael.
- They made a deal where he would help her reach Wuthering Heights daily in exchange for books.
- Cathy visited Wuthering Heights in the morning and had missed several visits while Nelly was ill.
Interactions at Wuthering Heights
- During her second visit, Cathy found Hareton and Joseph absent, enjoying time with Zillah and Linton.
- Good conversations ensued, including a playful argument about the ideal summer day, followed by a game of ball.
The Discovery of the Balls
- Cathy and Linton discovered two balls, one marked 'C' for Catherine and the other 'H' for Heathcliff.
Complications on Cathy's Third Visit
- Cathy returned to Wuthering Heights due to a promise to Linton, but Hareton believed she came to see him.
- Hareton attempted to impress Cathy with his reading skills, which led to her scornful laughter.
Tension Among the Characters
- Hareton expressed anger upon discovering Cathy and Linton together, leading to a confrontation where he kicked them out.
- Linton collapsed suddenly, bleeding from his mouth, after pleading to be let inside.
Reactions to Linton's Fainting
- Cathy alerted Zillah, and Hareton came to terms with his perceived guilt in the situation.
- Zillah reassured Cathy that Linton would recover with time.
Hareton's Emotional Breakdown
- Hareton cried when Cathy threatened to inform her father about his actions regarding Linton.
Cathy's Escape
- After an escape, Cathy whipped Hareton, fearing for her safety, and subsequently stayed away from Wuthering Heights due to concerns for Linton and Hareton.
Cathy's Determination
- Three days post-fainting, Cathy returned to check on Linton, who remained silent for an hour, blaming her for his state.
- Frustrated, Cathy chose not to return the following day.
Commitment to Linton
- The following day, Cathy, unable to resist, decided she would visit Linton every day.
Linton's Feelings
- When Cathy jokingly suggested she might not come again, Linton expressed that her absence would benefit her, revealing his deep feelings for her.
After Heathcliff's Return
- Cathy's visits to Linton became less joyful, often punctuated by Heathcliff's bullying.
- Cathy intervened during one of Heathcliff's abusive incidents, trying to protect Linton, indicating her emotional turmoil and loyalty.
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Explore the dynamics of Cathy and Nelly's relationship in this quiz about their experiences in Wuthering Heights. Examine how Cathy's deception and secretive meetings with Linton shape the story. Test your knowledge of the events during Nelly's recovery and Cathy's hidden actions.
