Wuthering Heights Chapters 11-15 Quotes

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What does the extended metaphor in 'your cold blood cannot be worked into a fever- your veins are full of ice-water- but mine are boiling' indicate about Cathy and Edgar?

It shows how different they are; Edgar is passive with 'cold blood' while Cathy is passionate and angry with 'boiling'.

What does the phrase 'This lamb of yours threatens like a bull' suggest about Heathcliff's view of Edgar?

Heathcliff mocks Edgar, suggesting he is not capable of harming him.

What literary device is demonstrated in 'threw it back, and bent out careless of the frost air that cut about her shoulders as keen as a knife'?

Pathetic fallacy.

What does Cathy's statement 'I don't want you, Edgar; I'm past wanting you...' indicate about her feelings?

It indicates that her love for Edgar weakens as she gets closer to death, revealing a stronger connection to Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

What does Edgar mean by saying 'hereafter she is only my sister in name; not because I disown her, but because she has disowned me'?

Edgar feels hurt and disconnected from Cathy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hindley imply by saying 'hell shall have his soul! It will be ten times blacker with that guest than ever it was before!'?

Hindley believes Heathcliff will make hell worse with his presence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'the adjective our gave mortal offence' reveal about Heathcliff's emotions?

Heathcliff is angered by Isabella's use of 'our' when referring to his bedroom. Signup and view all the answers

What does Isabella's statement about not acting like a lady suggest about her situation at Wuthering Heights?

Isabella feels overwhelmed and has to demean herself to survive. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the words 'kindest caresses, and tried to cheer her by the fondest words' characterize Edgar's behavior?

They show Edgar as caring and attentive towards Catherine. Signup and view all the answers

What contrast is highlighted in 'so much had circumstances altered their positions, that he would certainly have struck a stranger as a born and bred gentleman, and his wife as a thorough little slattern!'?

Heathcliff's marriage to Isabella has degraded her and elevated him in social status. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the quote 'I would have torn his heart out, and drank his blood!'?

It emphasizes Heathcliff's obsessive and extreme devotion to Catherine. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heathcliff mean by 'for every thought she spends on Linton, she spends a thousand on me!'?

Heathcliff believes that Catherine's love for him outweighs her feelings for Edgar. Signup and view all the answers

What does describing Heathcliff as 'a lying fiend, a monster, and not a human being' indicate about Isabella's feeling towards him?

Isabella feels deeply hurt and betrayed by Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

What does Isabella waiting for Nelly imply about her circumstances?

It shows Isabella's desperation for civilized interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the description of Isabella's appearance ('Her pretty face was wan and listless; her hair uncurled; some locks hanging lankly down, and some carelessly twisted round her head') indicate?

It indicates a drastic change in Isabella's appearance due to her unhappy situation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote 'we are eternally divided; and should she really wish to oblige me, let her persuade the villain she has married to leave the country' reveal about Isabella's feelings about her brother?

It emphasizes Isabella's sense of abandonment and loneliness. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heathcliff's violent statement about hanging everyone belonging to Isabella imply?

It implies Heathcliff's deep-seated rage and possessiveness regarding Catherine. Signup and view all the answers

What is expressed through Heathcliff's declaration 'I forgive what you have done to me. I love my murderer- but yours!How can I?'?

Heathcliff's struggle with love and betrayal, indicating he can forgive Catherine's actions towards him but not those that hurt her. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quotes from Chapters 11-15 of Wuthering Heights

Extended metaphor illustrates the contrasting natures of Cathy and Edgar; Cathy's 'boiling' blood signifies passion, while Edgar's 'cold blood' represents passivity (Chapter 11).
Heathcliff mockingly refers to Edgar as a lamb that threatens like a bull, indicating his perception of Edgar's ineffectiveness (Chapter 11).
Pathetic fallacy used when Cathy opens the window to connect with nature and Heathcliff, emphasizing their mystical bond and the sacrifices they would make for love (Chapter 12).
As Cathy nears death, her feelings for Edgar diminish, suggesting her affection for him was shallow compared to her profound love for Heathcliff (Chapter 12).
Edgar expresses hurt at Cathy's betrayal, stating she has disowned him, reflecting his passive resistance rather than aggressive confrontation (Chapter 12).
Hindley's anger towards Heathcliff suggests his belief that Heathcliff will worsen the conditions of hell, highlighting their mutual hatred and the cycle of vengeance (Chapter 13).
Heathcliff reacts violently to Isabella's use of 'our' regarding their home, indicating his feelings of ownership over Catherine and negating Isabella's role as his wife (Chapter 13).
Isabella feels compelled to abandon her civility at Wuthering Heights, illustrating the harsh and uncaring environment that affects her survival (Chapter 13).
The description of Edgar caring for Catherine during her illness demonstrates his deep affection, underscored by the superlatives 'kindest' and 'fondest' (Chapter 13).
Nelly's observation of Heathcliff and Isabella's changed societal roles highlights Isabella's degradation after marrying Heathcliff, who has now assumed a higher status (Chapter 14).
The vampiric imagery in Heathcliff's statement about tearing out a heart emphasizes his obsessive devotion to Catherine and his willingness to claim her as his own (Chapter 14).
Heathcliff believes that Cathy prioritizes thoughts of him over Edgar, suggesting a competitive and possessive dynamic between the two men (Chapter 14).
Repeatedly referring to Heathcliff as a 'fiend' shows Isabella's deep turmoil and the emotional scars left by her marriage, reflecting his lack of empathy towards her (Chapter 14).
Isabella's anticipation for Nelly's visit signifies her desperation for companionship, highlighting her isolation at Wuthering Heights (Chapter 14).
Isabella's deteriorating physical appearance reflects her emotional and mental decline due to her unhappy circumstances, symbolizing her loss of identity (Chapter 14).
Isabella's separation from her brother Edgar illustrates her loneliness and abandonment, as he offers her no support unless Heathcliff leaves (Chapter 14).
Heathcliff's violent declaration reveals his extreme hatred for Isabella's family, with a chilling irony that he only spares Catherine's life (Chapter 15).
Heathcliff's frantic behavior when worried about Cathy shows his intense emotional state, likening him to a wild animal reflecting his turbulent feelings (Chapter 15).
Catherine's conflict over forgiveness highlights her profound emotional turmoil; she can forgive Heathcliff's actions but struggles to forgive Catherine’s self-destructive actions, indicating her deep love for her (Chapter 15).

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