fined. Isabella falls in love with the improved Heathcliff and they elope, later returning to live at Wuthering Heights. He marries her in a scheme to control the property of both the Lintons and the Earnshaws. Catherine dies giving birth to a daughter, also named Catherine. Her death affects both Edgar and Heathcliff, who both love her. Both of the men are haunted by thoughts and memories of her. Isabella can no longer stand Heathcliff's mourning and runs off to London, where she gives birth to their son, Linton Heathcliff. Hindley dies and all of his property is mortgaged to Heathcliff, instead of being passed down to Hareton. Heathcliff now controls the Earnshaw estate. When Isabella dies Edgar goes to London to bring back Linton. Upon his return Heathcliff demands that his son live with him at Wuthering Heights. Edgar reluctantly agrees and sends the boy away. The young Catherine and Linton had only been in contact for four hours but they immediately developed a curious attraction toward each other. Catherine and Linton meet as frequently as possible over the next few years. They fall in love and wish to be married, but Edgar and Heathcliff forbid it, out of sheer hatred for each other. However, Heathcliff realizes that Linton is a weak child and will die soon. This realization further develops his plot for revenge. In fact, almost every event in the story is influenced by or is the result of his plans for revenge, the action is "always under Heathcliff's malevolent spell." He knows that when Linton's Uncle Edgar dies the nephew will inherit the property. When Linton dies Heathcliff will inherit his property, as the closest male relative. Edgar's many late night walks to his wife's grave in cold, damp weather begin to take their toll on him, and he becomes ill. One day Catherine and her nurse, Ellen, are visiting Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff imprisons them, forcing her to marry Linton or ...
