Heroine in Wuthering Heights
The story of Emile Bronte's Wuthering Heights takes place during a time in history when women existed and were important to family and society, but had no legal or social rights, as their well-being, health and happiness depended upon the men in their lives. From the start of the novel, as told by Mr. Lockwood we see that Cathy did not seem to belong in the "Heathcliff household", but by the end of the story, it was Cathy who owned the entire Wuthering Heights estate. Her accomplishments were impressive, as she over came whatever obstacles the men in her life put in her way! Bronte emphasized Cathy's passion, and determination, making her the only character who was able to rise above the hatred, discrimination and cruelty. Cathy inherited her mother's pride and beauty, and her father's mildness and devotion but she also had a spirit all her own, a fighting spirit of a hidden warrior. It was important for Cathy to have these characteristics (especially her will to survive) because it was these inner strengths that enabled her to be my heroine. One of Cathy's strongest forces was her intense loyalty and love for her father "I care for nothing in comparison to papa, I'll never to an
Cathy's sympathy and humanity for Linton was impressive and courageous. As she was determined to overcome injustice, she stated "You shouldn't grudge a few yards of earth for me to ornament, when you have taken all my land and my money, and Hareton's land and his money" (319). This rebellious act showed Cathy's passion for life, as she looked at her beautiful flowers as a new healthy and fresh beginning (Lybyer, online). For all these reasons, Cathy must be respected and honored as a true heroine of Wuthering Heights. It prepared her for her destiny as Hareton's wife and as landlord of Wuthering Heights. It was Cathy's strength which enabled her to survive the torture and suffering during her days as Linton's wife and Heathcliff's prisoner. As Ellen observed, "Miss Cathy, conversant with no bad deeds, except her own slight acts of disobedience, repented on the day they were committed, was amazed at the blackness of spirit that could brood on and cover revenge for years" (223). Even though my heroine's goal was to please Linton, when he pushed too hard, she also had the resolve to fight back "Cathy, beside herself, gave the chair a violent push" (239). Her respect for her father is an important aspect in Cathy's character as it made her an honourable woman. "I'll come and teach him to read it right, if he refuses I'll go upstairs and never tease him again" (314). This awful experience only made her a better person. You can't make us hate each other, I defy you to hurt him, I defy you to frighten me" (287). "Catherine told Hareton who she was and where she was going and asked him to show her the way" (197). She also proved that good can win over evil and that humanity goes hand in hand with success. She won back the land that was rightfully hers and Hareton's.
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