In Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, the main character, Heathcliff Earnshaw, breeds hate in those near him as a means of dispensing retribution on those who have treated him cruelly in the past. The effects of his hate devastate the lives of many, but leave others virtually unscathed due to certain limitations within his realm. In the duration of his life, Heathcliff endures many trials and tribulations. All the while, his peers, those who should be his childhood companions, treat him callously at a time when he is very impressionable and defenseless. These incidents of discrimination provoke him to subconsciously vow never to endure such treatment again. Rather, he will force those around him to suffer for their deeds. Through his manifestations of hate, he bestows excessive retribution to those who hurt him. He deeply desires for those around him to suffer as he does. Several lives are dramatically changed by Heathcliff's hate. On the other hand, two souls refuse to be co!
             nquered and are not everlastingly marred by Heathcliff's sadistic tactics. Wuthering Heights is truly an example of a very common theme: in the end, the strength and hope of those who are good prevail over those who seek nothing but evil.
             Isabella, Edgar's sister who resides at Thrushcross Grange, is a victim of Heathcliff's abhorrence due to her prior conduct towards him throughout their childhood. For example, she taunts his appearance and instantaneously believes she is superior to him. For instance, the cowardly children crept near while Isabella says, "Lisping frightful thing! Put him in the cellar,
             papa. He's exactly like the son of the fortune-teller that stole my tame pheasant. Isn't he, Edgar?" (page 44). On the other hand, when Heathcliff returns from his time away, Isabella becomes enamored with him. She argues with Catherine, "I love him more than ever you loved Edgar, and he might love me, if you would let him!&q...