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Why does Nelly come back to Wuthering Heights?
Why does Nelly come back to Wuthering Heights?
To talk to Hindley
Who does Nelly encounter instead?
Who does Nelly encounter instead?
Hareton, who has no memory of her
What does Heathcliff say to Catherine after she confronts him about his embrace with Isabella?
What does Heathcliff say to Catherine after she confronts him about his embrace with Isabella?
He says 'I'm not your husband: you needn't be jealous of me'
What does Heathcliff want to give to Catherine?
What does Heathcliff want to give to Catherine?
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Why do Heathcliff and Edgar fight?
Why do Heathcliff and Edgar fight?
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Who throws the first punch/hit?
Who throws the first punch/hit?
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Why does Heathcliff leave?
Why does Heathcliff leave?
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What does Catherine do after Edgar tells her to choose between Heathcliff and himself?
What does Catherine do after Edgar tells her to choose between Heathcliff and himself?
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What would happen if Catherine chose Heathcliff?
What would happen if Catherine chose Heathcliff?
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Does Hareton like Heathcliff?
Does Hareton like Heathcliff?
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What is the definition of 'approbation'?
What is the definition of 'approbation'?
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What does 'acquiesced' mean?
What does 'acquiesced' mean?
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What does 'vanquished' mean?
What does 'vanquished' mean?
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What does 'recriminate' mean?
What does 'recriminate' mean?
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What does 'solidity' mean?
What does 'solidity' mean?
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What does 'compunction' mean?
What does 'compunction' mean?
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Study Notes
Nelly's Return to Wuthering Heights
- Nelly returns to Wuthering Heights to speak with Hindley.
Encounter with Hareton
- Nelly meets Hareton, who does not recognize her at all.
Heathcliff and Catherine's Confrontation
- Heathcliff responds to Catherine's jealousy about his relationship with Isabella by stating he is not her husband and she shouldn't be jealous.
Heathcliff's Desires
- Heathcliff's primary wish is to seek revenge on Catherine for the perceived wrongs she committed against him.
Fight Between Heathcliff and Edgar
- A confrontation arises after Edgar challenges both Heathcliff and Catherine; Catherine retreats but instigates Edgar to fight Heathcliff.
Initiation of Violence
- Edgar is the first to strike in the ensuing conflict.
Heathcliff's Withdrawal
- Heathcliff chooses to leave the fight rather than battle three armed men.
Catherine's Response to Edgar's Ultimatum
- After Edgar demands that Catherine choose between him and Heathcliff, she isolates herself and refuses to eat for three days.
Consequences of Choosing Heathcliff
- If Catherine opts for Heathcliff, it would result in the end of her relationship with Edgar.
Hareton's Affection for Heathcliff
- Hareton harbors feelings of fondness towards Heathcliff.
Vocabulary: Approbation
- Defined as official approval, sanction, or commendation.
Vocabulary: Acquiesced
- Indicates agreement or acceptance of something.
Vocabulary: Vanquished
- Means defeated or overcome.
Vocabulary: Recriminate
- Refers to answering an accuser by making an accusation in return.
Vocabulary: Solidity
- Describes a state of showing little or no emotion.
Vocabulary: Compunction
- A strong feeling of unease stemming from a sense of guilt.
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