Wuthering Heights Chapter 9 Quotes Flashcards
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What did Hindley catch Nelly doing?

Hiding Hareton away in the kitchen cupboard.

What was Catherine's expression after the proposal?

Disturbed and anxious.

According to Catherine, why does she love Edgar? (Select all that apply)

  • He is rich and powerful.
  • He is handsome and pleasant to be with. (correct)
  • He is young and cheerful. (correct)
  • She wants to be the greatest woman of the neighborhood. (correct)

    • What does Catherine believe will happen if she marries Edgar?

    <p>She will escape from a disorderly, comfortless home into a wealthy, respectable one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine confess about her feelings on choosing Edgar over Heathcliff?

    <p>In my soul and in my heart, I'm convinced I'm wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Catherine express after weeping to come back to earth?

    <p>She was flung out into the middle of the heath on the top of Wuthering Heights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine say about marrying Edgar Linton?

    <p>I've no more business to marry Edgar Linton than I have to be in heaven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine assert about her love for Heathcliff?

    <p>It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine say about the similarity between her and Heathcliff?

    <p>He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine suggest will happen as soon as she becomes Mrs. Linton?

    <p>He loses friend, and love, and all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Catherine liken her love for Linton?

    <p>Like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I'm well aware, as winter changes the trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catherine declare to Nelly about her identity?

    <p>Nelly, I am Heathcliff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the quote about marrying imply about the duties one undertakes?

    <p>You are ignorant of the duties you undertake in marrying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Catherine compare her love for Heathcliff?

    <p>Resembles the eternal rocks beneath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Catherine describe the difference between Linton and Heathcliff?

    <p>Linton's is as different as a moonbeam from lightning, or frost from fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Characters and Relationships

    • Hindley catches Nelly hiding Hareton, indicating familial tension.
    • Catherine’s distress regarding her decision showcases her inner conflict and emotional turmoil after receiving a marriage proposal.

    Catherine's Views on Edgar and Heathcliff

    • Catherine describes Edgar Linton as "handsome and pleasant," which reflects her attraction to superficial qualities.
    • She acknowledges an eagerness to be a prominent figure in society if she marries Edgar, emphasizing her desire for social status.
    • Despite emotional bonds, Catherine expresses feeling degraded by the idea of marrying Heathcliff, revealing class and social concerns influencing her decisions.

    Emotional Conflicts

    • Catherine confesses to Nelly that her love for Heathcliff is profound and transcends her relationship with Edgar, suggesting their souls are intrinsically connected.
    • She struggles with the notion that marrying Edgar means losing Heathcliff, showcasing the depth of her struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.

    Symbolism of Love

    • Catherine compares her love for Edgar to the ephemeral nature of foliage, symbolizing its lack of permanence and depth.
    • Her love for Heathcliff is compared to "the eternal rocks beneath," indicating its stability and timelessness.

    Existential Reflections

    • Catherine expresses despair about her choices, equating marrying Edgar to an unworthy elevation, linking her emotional agony to her spiritual state.
    • The idea that one loses connection with friends and love upon marrying illustrates the sacrifices associated with social advancement.

    Insights into Character

    • Catherine’s statement, "Nelly, I am Heathcliff," solidifies her identity as intertwined with Heathcliff, indicating a profound emotional tether that transcends romantic affection.

    Social Commentary

    • The text critiques the ignorance surrounding the responsibilities of marriage, emphasizing societal pressures and expectations that dictate personal happiness.
    • The contrasting nature of Catherine’s loves — represented through the imagery of moonlight versus lightning — reinforces the idea that true passion and superficial love are fundamentally different experiences.

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    Test your knowledge of key quotes from Chapter 9 of Wuthering Heights. These flashcards will help you recall significant phrases and their meanings, deepening your understanding of the characters' emotions and relationships. Perfect for anyone studying Emily Brontë's classic novel.

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