Wuthering Heights is a book written by Emily Bronte. The book talks about the dysfunctional years of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, who live in Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange respectively. Both are located in the moor, are extremely wealthy, and are, “…completely removed from the stir of society,” (Wuthering Heights, pg. 1). These houses could not be further from being alike however. The characteristics, as well as the characters and the level of class, show the differences very clearly. The location and exterior are the first differences between the houses. Wuthering heights is extremely gloomy and rugged looking. It is set on top of a hill, and has,”…Grotesque carvings displaying a wilderness of crumbling griffins,” (Heights,
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On the inside of Wuthering Heights, the furniture and decorations are described as primitive, with a, “…vast oak dresser and high backed chairs,” (pg. 3). Meat was hung from the ceiling, and there was a fire in the fireplace that, “Glow[ed] delightfully in the radiance of an immense fire,” (pg. 7). The fire could symbolize power and danger, and the inability to control the flames, or emotions of the people in wuthering Heights. Even the dogs are considered uncivilized, having a wolfish look upon them. In Thrushcross Grange however, the fire gives of dull lights, meaning the Lintons have much more controlled emotions and actions. The interior is carpeted and fully furnished with a, “…pure white ceiling bordered with gold,” (pg. 44). It gives off a feeling of refinement and tranquility. The characters also show the vast differences between the two houses. Heathcliff and Edgar are considered to be opposites of each other. Even as a child, Heathcliff is described as a, “Vulgar young ruffian,” (Heights, pg. 62). He is dark in nature and has an atmosphere about him that is haunting almost. Edgar is a pleasant child who is very well educated and high in class and stature. The two characters are probably the most contrasting in the novel and show the contrasts in the two estates. Characters other than Heathcliff and Edgar also show the …show more content…
Heathcliff then takes him from Edgar and makes Linton his servant. Linton, a small sickly boy, becomes a pawn in Heathcliff’s game. Heathcliff is extremely shallow and is trying to inherit both Threshcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. When he discovers little Cathy, he forces Cathy and Linton to marry in order to gain the land when eventually Edgar dies. Throughout the years, Heathcliff has not changed at all. In fact, he has become worse. He becomes greedy and wants to take over both properties for his own gain. Just from the character descriptions, it is easy to tell who came from which family. But even their actions and personalities tell a lot about
On the inside of Wuthering Heights, the furniture and decorations are described as primitive, with a, “…vast oak dresser and high backed chairs,” (pg. 3). Meat was hung from the ceiling, and there was a fire in the fireplace that, “Glow[ed] delightfully in the radiance of an immense fire,” (pg. 7). The fire could symbolize power and danger, and the inability to control the flames, or emotions of the people in wuthering Heights. Even the dogs are considered uncivilized, having a wolfish look upon them. In Thrushcross Grange however, the fire gives of dull lights, meaning the Lintons have much more controlled emotions and actions. The interior is carpeted and fully furnished with a, “…pure white ceiling bordered with gold,” (pg. 44). It gives off a feeling of refinement and tranquility. The characters also show the vast differences between the two houses. Heathcliff and Edgar are considered to be opposites of each other. Even as a child, Heathcliff is described as a, “Vulgar young ruffian,” (Heights, pg. 62). He is dark in nature and has an atmosphere about him that is haunting almost. Edgar is a pleasant child who is very well educated and high in class and stature. The two characters are probably the most contrasting in the novel and show the contrasts in the two estates. Characters other than Heathcliff and Edgar also show the …show more content…
Heathcliff then takes him from Edgar and makes Linton his servant. Linton, a small sickly boy, becomes a pawn in Heathcliff’s game. Heathcliff is extremely shallow and is trying to inherit both Threshcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. When he discovers little Cathy, he forces Cathy and Linton to marry in order to gain the land when eventually Edgar dies. Throughout the years, Heathcliff has not changed at all. In fact, he has become worse. He becomes greedy and wants to take over both properties for his own gain. Just from the character descriptions, it is easy to tell who came from which family. But even their actions and personalities tell a lot about