In the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, revenge is a major theme from beginning to end. Although this theme is present within all of Brontë's characters, it is most obviously displayed through Heathcliff, who seems to have the greatest desire for revenge on other characters. Heathcliff plots revenge on three main characters. First, he plots revenge on Cathy for "killing" Catherine during birth. Secondly, Heathcliff plots revenge on Hindley and for his cruel treatment to Heathcliff when Heathcliff is younger. It is also described that Heathcliff is plotting revenge against Edgar and his offspring over the death of his beloved and tragically lost obsession, Catherine. Here in Heathcliff exists a psychosomatic notion that if he revenges Catherine's death that he will be with her for all eternity when he dies. It is a result of the conclusion of the story and after Heathcliff disengages his plots and schemes following little satisfaction, is Heathcliff finally capable of viewing Catherine's spirit ghost; it is a lesson that takes a long time to learn and before it is learned, Heathcliff has already destroyed many lives in the course of his relentless eagerness for revenge. Revenge sets the stage for the ultimate destiny of Heathcliff's character and this retribution survives through his wild and heartbreaking love to his final and most beautiful awakening. Therefore, revenge is by far the most explored and constant thematic element in Wuthering Heights and is most applied to the character of Heathcliff.
             One of the first examples of revenge in Wuthering Heights involving Heathcliff was what he did to Hindley in 1778. Heathcliff saves Hareton, Hindley's son, from a horrific incident where Hindley drunkenly drops Hareton over the handrail at the top of the stairs. Heathcliff is lucky to catch Hareton at the bottom of the staircase or else, Hareton would have died. Hindley despises his...