Wuthering Heights Chapter 3 Quotes Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'Had a few mildewed books piled up in one corner' reflect?

Cathy's memories

A character's childhood

A reflection of nature

Heathcliff's memories (correct)

What does 'As vivid as spectres - the air swarmed with Catherine's' signify about Heathcliff's mindset?

It reflects the closeness of Cathy ever-present in Heathcliff's mind with the memories of her.

What does 'H and I are going to rebel' signify?

It reflects the unity of them, wildness of their spirits.

What does 'Poor Heathcliff! Hindley calls him a vagabond...' indicate about Heathcliff's situation?

It indicates emotional neglect of Heathcliff, an outcast to the family. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Execute him on the judgement written' in Lockwood's dream?

It is a manifestation of his stress. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fingers of a little, ice-cold hand' reflect?

It is a gothic description, part of a semantic field of death. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Why did I think of Linton?' blur?

It blurs the lines between dream and reality. Signup and view all the answers

What is illustrated by 'I pulled its wrist on to the broken pane... and soaked the bedclothes'?

It reflects Cathy's death and extreme gothic imagery. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Crushing his nails into his palms' depict?

It is a monstrous depiction of Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

What is Heathcliff's emotional condition suggested by 'he struggled to vanquish an excess of violent emotion'?

He can only let out emotion when Cathy is around. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Come in! Come in!... oh! my heart's darling! hear me this time' express?

It expresses Heathcliff's uncontrollable desire to see Cathy again. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'the snow and wind whirled wildly through...' personify?

It personifies Cathy's spirit. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'And you, you worthless-' suggest about Heathcliff's feelings towards Cathy?

It suggests he holds great aggression towards her. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Closing her book and throwing it on a chair' indicate about Cathy?

It indicates she is strong-willed, like her mother. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'playing the part of a statue' imply about Cathy?

It implies she is merely an object of the past to Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Quotes from Chapter 3 of Wuthering Heights

"Had a few mildewed books piled up in one corner" portrays a gothic atmosphere, indicative of Heathcliff's neglected memories and troubled past.
"As vivid as spectres - the air swarmed with Catherine's" illustrates Heathcliff's deep, haunting connection to Cathy, revealing her omnipresence in his thoughts.
"H and I are going to rebel" highlights the bond between Heathcliff and Cathy, showcasing their shared rebellious spirit against societal norms.
"Poor Heathcliff! Hindley calls him a vagabond..." reflects the emotional neglect Heathcliff experiences within the Earnshaw household, emphasizing Cathy's empathy as she shares his pain.
"Execute him on the judgement written" signifies Lockwood's stress manifested in dreams, filling the narrative with a commanding, foreboding presence.
"Fingers of a little, ice-cold hand" contributes to the gothic elements of the novel, utilizing a semantic field associated with death and the supernatural.
"Why did I think of Linton?" suggests the confusion between dreams and reality, revealing inner turmoil and fragmented thoughts of identity and belonging.
"I pulled its wrist on to the broken pane..." demonstrates extreme gothic imagery, reflecting Cathy's mortal injury and foreshadowing Heathcliff's connection to her demise.
"Crushing his nails into his palms, and grinding his teeth..." provides a monstrous depiction of Heathcliff, portraying intense emotional struggle and violence.
"He struggled to vanquish an excess of violent emotion" indicates Heathcliff's inability to express his feelings unless Cathy is near, illustrating his dependency on her presence for emotional release.
"Come in! Come in!... oh! my heart's darling! hear me this time" reveals Heathcliff's desperate longing for Cathy's return, encapsulating themes of love and loss.
"The snow and wind whirled wildly through..." employs personification to symbolize Cathy's spirit, creating a vivid connection between nature and her presence.
"And you, you worthless-" reveals Heathcliff's intense rage towards Cathy, highlighting the complexity of their relationship tinged with both love and aggression.
"Closing her book and throwing it on a chair" suggests Cathy's strong-willed nature, reminiscent of her mother, reinforcing themes of defiance and independence.
"Playing the part of a statue" symbolizes Cathy as a relic of the past in Heathcliff's eyes, underscoring his resentment towards her for abandoning him.

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Explore key quotes from Chapter 3 of 'Wuthering Heights' through these informative flashcards. Each card provides the context and significance of the quotes, reflecting the themes and characters' emotions within the narrative. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic novel.