are taught to hate or breed hate are destined to spread hate as adults. As soon as Hindleys father dies, Heathcliff is taught the true meaning of hate by Hindley. As Heathcliff ages, his hate for Hindley grows inside of him, along with a need for revenge. Heathcliffs need for revenge allows him to formulate his diabolical plan for taking over both the Grange and the Heights, upon return from his three year sojourn. Heathcliffs ability to gamble the Heights away from Hindley foreshadows the unyielding power of Heithcliffs hate when fueled by revenge. Thus establishing hate as the source of Heathcliffs revenge.Heathcliffs loathing feelings against Hindley even last long after Hindleys death. Heathcliff has created a demonic reality in which his mistreatment of Hereton will enable him to gain revenge against Hindley. Heathcliff also maintains his revenge by becoming extremely possessive of the Heights. Heathcliffs vicious watch dogs ensure the security of the Heights because maintaining complete control of the Heights continues his revenge against Hindley.Since Edgar and Isabella were sources of oppression in Heathcliffs childhood, Heathcliff feels the need to plot for revenge against them. Heathcliffs reappearance is his first act of revenge, because he immediately makes Edgar jealous. Each time Heathcliff visits the Grange he is challenging Edgars authority. By challenging Edgars authority Heathcliff is now gaining power. Heathcliffs strong lust for power is fueled by his need for revenge, hence a direct result of the negative emotions he has received as a child. Heathcliffs marriage to Isabella is a poignant act of revenge against the Lintons. By marrying Isabella, Heathcliff removes her from Edgars authority, thereby gaining control of more characters in the novel. Heathcliff is able to wage revenge directly against Isabella through physical and mental battering. Heathcliff indirectly effects Edgar by taking his sister ...
