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Heathcliff

Heathcliff. By Amy, Eric, Denis and Tram. Extract – Page 4-6. “and then sullenly preceded me up the causeway, calling, as we entered the court:  and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated again –”. Themes. Religion Nature Contrast: Social Classes Love and Hate.

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Heathcliff

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  1. Heathcliff By Amy, Eric, Denis and Tram

  2. Extract – Page 4-6 “and then sullenly preceded me up the causeway, calling, as we entered the court:  and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated again –”

  3. Themes • Religion • Nature • Contrast: • Social Classes • Love and Hate

  4. Setting ‘north wind, blowing over the edge, by the excessive slant of a few, stunted firs at the end of the house’ ‘the kitchen is forced to retreat altogether into another quarter’ ‘reposed a huge, liver-coloured bitch pointer surrounded by a swarm of squealing puppies’

  5. Lockwood Unreliable Narrator ‘dress and manners of a gentleman’ Bias Removed from society

  6. Stylistic Devices concerning Heathcliff ‘the chairs, high-backed, primitive structures, painted green’ ‘narrow windows are deeply set in the wall, and the corners defended with large jutting stones.’

  7. Stylistic Devices Foreshadowing • ‘Pushing up’ • ‘over the edge’ • ‘love and hate equally’ • Symbolism • ‘build it strong’ • Irony • ‘Mr. Heathcliff forms a singular contrast to his abode and style of living.’ • Paradox • Educated but primitive/animalistic

  8. Use of Language/Tone/Setting • Violent Diction • ‘stormy weather’ • ‘guns’ • ‘thorns’ • ‘Wuthering’ • ‘Growled’ • ‘Dwells’ • The moors  could not take place in any other setting • Cold/Unfriendly

  9. His relationships • Heathcliff and Catherine • Unimaginable/Forbidden love • Immediate connection • Le Grandesamournese (great love) – He is ‘the one’ • They become one – each other

  10. How do we view him? Dark-skinned gypsy Reclusive Educated Misunderstood Authoritative He has love, lost and suffered – pained

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