Thematic Analysis of Chapters 9 & 10 in Wuthering Heights
In Chapters 9 and 10 of Wuthering Heights, the story unfolds with intense emotions and complex relationships. Catherine struggles with her feelings for Heathcliff and Edgar, leading to dramatic confrontations and decisions. Meanwhile, Heathcliff's return brings tension and new dynamics to the relationships, setting the stage for further conflicts and heartache.
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Wuthering Heights- Lectures 9 &10 ( Thematic Analysis) Prepared By Dr. Ali Badeen Mohammed
Characters in WH: Whos Who and How They re Connected
WUTHERING HEIGHTS Analysis of Chapter Nine Ellen asks Catherine to keep quiet for Joseph is close. With the coming of Heathcliff will come, Catherine is much concerned that Heathcliff has listened to her and states that she would never leave Heathcliff. She would not marry Edgar if it meant that she and Heathcliff would be separated. However, she thinks that if she married Heathcliff they would be beggars, and if she marries Linton, she can help Heathcliff to get up and build his name away from his brother, Hindley. When Joseph goes to look for Heathcliff, Ellen calls him upon him, but she does not get an answer. Joseph then tells Catherine that he had heard something of what she said, so she is scared. Catherine gets outside to find Heathcliff, and finally returns, saying she will not go upstairs until she can talk to Heathcliff again. She walks on the ground, and everyone waits. Catherine stays outside crying as it starts raining heavily. At midnight, the storm arrives, and the wind becomes violent. Ellen tries to persuade Catherine to take off the wet clothes and go to bed, but she refuses to do that. The next morning, Catherine is very upset by Heathcliff. In fact, she becomes seriously sick. Mrs. Linton comes to visit and insists Catherine. She wants to take her to Thrushcross Grange till she recovers. Far ahead, Mrs. Linton and her husband get fever and die a few days apart. When Catherine arrives home, she becomes sadder and more passionate than ever because there has been no hearing of Heathcliff since he left. Three years later, Catherine and Edgar get married. Ellen moves to live with Catherine in Thrushcross Grange. Ellen is very sad to leave Hareton, her master s son, behind. Mrs. Dean stops telling her story as she realizes that it is too late.
Analysis of Chapter Ten Catherine and Edgar are living happily at Thrushcross Grange. Edgar humors Catherine exceedingly, giving her everything she wants. One day, as Ellen is gathering apples, she hears someone calling her. She finds that it is Heathcliff. He tells her to go in and tell Catherine that there is someone who wants to see her. She does, and when Catherine comes back. After meeting the stranger, Catherine is breathless, but she is so happy. Edgar does not seem to want to invite Heathcliff in, and he thinks Catherine is so silly. Ellen notices how much Heathcliff has changed. He is an older and well-formed man now. He looks intelligent and dignified. Heathcliff and Catherine become fascinated in each other, and Edgar gets annoyed. As he is leaving after tea, Heathcliff tells Ellen that he is going to Wuthering Heights for Hindley has invited him to stay there. Ellen is quite astonished, and has the feeling that it would have been better if Heathcliff had stayed away. The next day Catherine and Isabella visit Wuthering Heights. At the same time, Heathcliff becomes a regular visitor to Thrushcross Grange. New trouble arises when it becomes clear that Isabella is fascinated by Heathcliff. When Catherine faces her with it, Isabella confesses that she loves him. Catherine seriously advises her against it, saying that she does not know Heathcliff very well, and that he could not love her but might marry her for her money. Ellen tells Isabella to listen to Catherine. She goes on to say that Heathcliff is not a good man for her, and that she heard from Joseph that he and Hindley do nothing at the Heights other than drinking and gambling. Edgar is away from home, so Heathcliff comes earlier than normal. Isabella is shocked when Catherine tells him that she is in love with him. He gazes at her ominously but he does not say anything. Catherine stops her so that she cannot leave. Finally, Isabella puts her nails into Catherine so that she will let her go, and she leaves the room. Catherine tells Heathcliff that she likes Isabella too much to let him have her, and he says he is not interested, but Ellen can tell that he is still thinking about it.
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