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What year does Lockwood begin writing in his diary?
What year does Lockwood begin writing in his diary?
1801
What is the local adjective used to describe the fierce winds in the moors?
What is the local adjective used to describe the fierce winds in the moors?
Wuthering
Who saves Lockwood from the dogs at Wuthering Heights?
Who saves Lockwood from the dogs at Wuthering Heights?
A ruddy-cheeked housekeeper
Who does Lockwood initially assume the beautiful girl at Wuthering Heights is?
Who does Lockwood initially assume the beautiful girl at Wuthering Heights is?
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What does Lockwood find scratched into the paint on the ledge by the bed?
What does Lockwood find scratched into the paint on the ledge by the bed?
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What does Lockwood attempt to break off when he is haunted?
What does Lockwood attempt to break off when he is haunted?
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Who treats Lockwood's daughter-in-law cruelly in the morning?
Who treats Lockwood's daughter-in-law cruelly in the morning?
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What does Lockwood promise to return with in the morning?
What does Lockwood promise to return with in the morning?
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What emotion does Lockwood feel after rejecting human contact?
What emotion does Lockwood feel after rejecting human contact?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Lockwood arrives at Thrushcross Grange in 1801, an isolated manor in Yorkshire.
- He meets his landlord, Mr. Heathcliff, who is unfriendly and lives at Wuthering Heights.
- "Wuthering" describes the wild winds on the moors.
- Lockwood feels mistrusted and is left alone with aggressive dogs; he is saved by a housekeeper.
- Despite initial anger, Lockwood decides to visit Heathcliff again.
Chapter 2
- Lockwood attempts to relax in his study but finds it occupied and chooses to visit Wuthering Heights again.
- He encounters an inhospitable atmosphere; initially mistaken, he believes a young woman is Heathcliff's wife.
- Heathcliff corrects him, revealing she is his daughter-in-law and the young man is not his son but Hareton Earnshaw, son of Hindley.
- A blizzard traps Lockwood at Wuthering Heights, where he is met with hostility.
- After being attacked by dogs, he curses the household in frustration and is ultimately led to bed by Zillah, the housekeeper.
Chapter 3
- Lockwood is placed in a room barred from visitors by Heathcliff.
- He discovers names inscribed on the ledge: Catherine Earnshaw, Catherine Linton, Catherine Heathcliff.
- Reading a diary from Catherine Earnshaw, he learns about her troubled childhood and close bond with Heathcliff.
- Hindley Earnshaw, Catherine's brother, treats Heathcliff cruelly, fostering hatred between the two boys.
- Lockwood experiences a nightmare with a ghostly hand demanding to be let in, leading to a bloodied confrontation.
- He wakes to find Heathcliff in the room; Heathcliff curses him and cries out for Catherine.
Chapter 4
- Feeling lonely after the prior day's events, Lockwood seeks connection with his housekeeper, Nelly Dean.
- He encourages Nelly to share the history of Wuthering Heights and clarify family ties, beginning with young Catherine's background.
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Explore the key events and themes of Chapter 1 from Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'. This summary provides insights into Lockwood's initial experiences at Thrushcross Grange and his introduction to the enigmatic Heathcliff. Ideal for readers seeking a concise understanding of the novel's beginning.
