d spirits of both Catherine and Heathcliff. THEMES:A strong theme in Wuthering Heights is love versus hate. There is love between the various members of the two families in various different forms. In the same respect, there is hatred between many of the characters. These two contrasting emotions can best be seen in Heathcliff. He loves Catherine with all his heart, but his hatred for every other member of the Earnshaw and Linton family is equally strong. Although love prevails over hate when Heathcliff dies and Catherine and Hareton marry. Revenge is another theme that plays an important role in Wuthering Heights. The entire second half of the novel deals with Heathcliff’s revenge. He feels that he must avenge Catherine’s death and his own mistreatment when he was a child. Although, he does not truly enjoy peace until he gives up on his plans for revenge. He then dies and is finally reunited with his love. Another theme is the contrasting social classes. The occupants of Thrushcross Grange are much more educated and classy than the hard workers of the Heights. Catherine marries Edgar instead of Heathcliff because Edgar is much more civilized and educated than Heathcliff. Hareton’s love for Cathy motivates him to learn to read.LITERARY DEVICES:The structure of Wuthering Heights is unusual. Bronte’s use of narration provides a unique way to view the events that occur. Bronte uses devices such as parallel structure, allusions, and symbolism. Symbolism plays a big part in Wuthering Heights. The two different houses symbolize the contrasting lifestyles of their respective occupants. Thrushcross Grange is neat and rich and so are the Lintons. Wuthering Heights is rough and poorly kept just like the Earnshaws. Heathcliff’s presence at the Heights increases its dilapidated appearance, and when he dies, the Heights becomes a more homely and peaceful dwelling. Cathy and Hareton symbolize new l...
