Questions and Answers
What does Nelly learn from Hareton in chapter 11?
Heathcliff has taught Hareton to swear at his father and forbidden the curate from educating him.
What does Catherine want to know from Heathcliff in chapter 11?
Edgar is supportive of Catherine's relationship with Heathcliff.
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What does Catherine believe about her spirit in chapter 12?
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What does Isabella's letter reveal about her situation at Wuthering Heights in chapter 13?
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How does Nelly react to Heathcliff's request to see Catherine in chapter 14?
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What does Catherine beg Heathcliff for during their conversation in chapter 15?
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How does Heathcliff react when Edgar arrives during the scene in chapter 15?
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Study Notes
Chapter 11
- Nelly visits Wuthering Heights, encountering Hareton, who behaves aggressively and curses.
- Heathcliff influences Hareton to disrespect Hindley and prohibits education for him.
- Nelly observes Heathcliff with Isabella at the Grange; Catherine wants honesty about their feelings.
- Heathcliff's resentment toward Catherine’s marriage leads him to seek revenge against Edgar.
- A confrontation occurs in the kitchen; Edgar is outmatched and retreats.
- Catherine's defiance forces Edgar to confront Heathcliff alone, escalating the conflict.
- Edgar pressures Catherine to choose between him and Heathcliff; she chooses silence and isolation.
Chapter 12
- Catherine, in a distressed state, believes she's dying and reflects on her childhood with Heathcliff.
- Hysterical, she forces open a window, claiming to see Wuthering Heights, her spirit tied to Heathcliff.
- Edgar is alarmed by her condition and calls for a doctor; there is cautious hope for her recovery.
- Isabella elopes with Heathcliff, leading Edgar to reject her but not entirely disown her.
Chapter 13
- Edgar and Nelly nurse Catherine, who learns of her pregnancy despite her ongoing illness.
- Isabella writes to Edgar seeking forgiveness, detailing her harsh treatment after her marriage.
- Hindley is obsessively fixated on Heathcliff, wanting to gain control of his fortune.
- Isabella reveals Hindley’s violent intentions against Heathcliff, acknowledging her poor choice in marrying him.
Chapter 14
- Nelly visits Isabella at Wuthering Heights despite Edgar’s refusal to reconcile with her.
- Heathcliff is eager for news of Catherine and demands to see her; Nelly declines and fears for her safety.
- Nelly ultimately agrees to deliver a letter from Heathcliff to Catherine, succumbing to his threats.
Chapter 15
- Nelly passes Heathcliff's letter to the ailing Catherine, who is too weak to hold it.
- A passionate conversation unfolds between Catherine and Heathcliff, revealing her emotional turmoil.
- Catherine feels torn between Heathcliff and Edgar; she expresses deep emotional pain.
- Heathcliff's anger centers on Catherine's self-harm and the destruction of her own spirit.
- Edgar returns as Catherine collapses; Heathcliff insists on supporting her in Edgar's presence.
- The tension escalates as Nelly rushes Heathcliff away, promising to inform him of Catherine’s status.
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Explore the dramatic events of chapters 11 to 15 in 'Wuthering Heights' through concise summaries. This quiz highlights key interactions among characters like Nelly, Hindley, and Heathcliff, providing insights into their motivations and developments during this tumultuous section of the novel.
