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What is Mr. Kenneth's diagnosis of Frances' condition?
What is Mr. Kenneth's diagnosis of Frances' condition?
Mr. Kenneth believes that tuberculosis will have killed Frances before winter.
Who will care for Hareton once Frances dies?
Who will care for Hareton once Frances dies?
Hareton will be entirely under Nelly's supervision.
How does Hindley react to Frances' death?
How does Hindley react to Frances' death?
Hindley becomes despondent. He mainly gets drunk and returns home in wild and unpredictable moods.
What happens to the household after Frances' death?
What happens to the household after Frances' death?
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What is Nelly's opinion of Catherine's attitude?
What is Nelly's opinion of Catherine's attitude?
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How does Catherine maintain 'a double character'?
How does Catherine maintain 'a double character'?
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At the age of sixteen, how does Heathcliff appear?
At the age of sixteen, how does Heathcliff appear?
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What is Heathcliff's complaint when he visits Catherine?
What is Heathcliff's complaint when he visits Catherine?
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What does Catherine do to drive Edgar away?
What does Catherine do to drive Edgar away?
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What advice does Nelly give Edgar?
What advice does Nelly give Edgar?
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Study Notes
Mr. Kenneth's Diagnosis
- Mr. Kenneth predicts that tuberculosis will likely claim Frances' life before winter sets in.
Care for Hareton
- Following Frances' death, Nelly will take full responsibility for Hareton's upbringing and well-being.
Hindley's Reaction
- Hindley descends into a state of deep despair, frequently resorting to alcohol and exhibiting erratic behavior upon returning home.
Changes in the Household
- The household faces a significant reduction in staff, with all servants leaving except for Nelly and Joseph. The absence of visitors, including the curate, highlights the family's isolation.
Nelly's Opinion on Catherine
- Nelly perceives Catherine as excessively proud and egotistical, noting her behavior reflects an inflated sense of self-worth.
Catherine's Double Character
- Catherine portrays dual personas: she is assertive and independent in her home environment, yet behaves in a more refined and genteel manner around the Lintons.
Heathcliff's Appearance at Sixteen
- At the age of sixteen, Heathcliff exhibits a drastic decline in self-esteem after losing Mr. Earnshaw's protection, appearing uneducated and sullen, which drives others away.
Heathcliff's Grievance
- During a visit, Heathcliff expresses frustration over Catherine's frequent companionship with the Lintons, feeling sidelined by her choices.
Catherine's Tantrum
- To drive Edgar away, Catherine displays erratic behavior, which includes pinching Nelly, lying about her actions, and physically striking Hareton and Edgar.
Nelly's Advice to Edgar
- Nelly counsels Edgar to distance himself from Catherine after witnessing her true temperament and challenging nature.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 8 of 'Wuthering Heights' with these flashcards. Explore key character interactions and plot developments as Mr. Kenneth diagnoses Frances and Hindley reacts to her fate. Perfect for literature students and fans of Emily Brontë's classic.
