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What is the name of the new tenant at Thrushcross Grange?
What is the name of the new tenant at Thrushcross Grange?
What sparks Lockwood's curiosity during his visit to Wuthering Heights?
What sparks Lockwood's curiosity during his visit to Wuthering Heights?
Who does Ellen Dean begin to tell the story of in Chapter 2?
Who does Ellen Dean begin to tell the story of in Chapter 2?
What is the nature of the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff?
What is the nature of the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff?
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Why does Catherine struggle with her emotions in Chapter 4?
Why does Catherine struggle with her emotions in Chapter 4?
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What leads to tensions between Heathcliff and Edgar in Chapter 4?
What leads to tensions between Heathcliff and Edgar in Chapter 4?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1-2: Introduction to Wuthering Heights
- Mr. Lockwood, the new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, visits Wuthering Heights to meet his landlord, Mr. Heathcliff.
- Lockwood is met with hostility by Joseph, Heathcliff's servant, and is drawn to the strange atmosphere of the house.
- Inside Wuthering Heights, Lockwood meets Catherine Earnshaw, who appears wild and untamed.
- A locked room at Wuthering Heights sparks Lockwood's curiosity.
- Lockwood returns to Thrushcross Grange and asks Ellen Dean, his housekeeper, about the history of Wuthering Heights and its inhabitants.
The Earnshaw Family and Heathcliff
- Mr. Earnshaw adopts Heathcliff, a dark-skinned orphan, leading to tensions within the family.
- Heathcliff forms a close bond with Catherine Earnshaw, Mr. Earnshaw's daughter.
- Heathcliff suffers cruel treatment from Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw's son.
Catherine's Friendship with Edgar Linton
- Catherine's friendship with Edgar Linton, a neighboring gentleman, grows, leading to tensions between Heathcliff and Edgar.
- Heathcliff becomes increasingly jealous of Catherine's affection for Edgar.
- Catherine struggles to reconcile her love for Heathcliff with her desire for social advancement.
Catherine's Decision and Consequences
- Catherine accepts Edgar's marriage proposal, despite still loving Heathcliff.
- Heathcliff is devastated by Catherine's decision and leaves Wuthering Heights without a word.
- Catherine's marriage to Edgar does not bring her happiness, and she becomes ill, tormented by her conflicting emotions and longing for Heathcliff.
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Test your understanding of the opening chapters of Emily Brontë's classic novel. Explore the eerie atmosphere of Wuthering Heights and the characters that inhabit it. Learn about Lockwood's encounter with Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
