brontes intentions

• destructive nature of love


  • Catherines and Heathcliffs all consuming love is powerful yet self destructive
  • passion leads to consequences and fuels cycle of revenge and resentment
• impact of social class

  • critiques the rigid social hierarchy
  • class differences can shape relationships and lead to conflict
• cycle of abuse

  • Heathcliffs mistreatment leads to him continuing the abuse to everyone around him
  • abuse can perpetuate and impact gernerations
• role of revenge

  • Heathcliff has a relentless pursuit to get revenge on everyone who has wronged him
  • he destroys everyone around him
  • revenge can overshadow love and compassion