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By: Hillary, Zoe & Rachel
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Heathcliff: “dirty, ragged, black-haired child” he is un-personified, by being called “it” (as if he is not a human being, dehmanized) “as dark almost as if it came from the devil” strong biblical reference Emphasis on his foreignness The fact that they cannot understand him is a continuous theme throughput the book in different aspects – literal and metaphorical They treat him as if he is a possession/gift He is seen as a social outcast an a misfit ‘Northern Farmer’ Bottom order person “I put it o the landing of the stairs” PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
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Cathy: Is just as animalistic as Heathcliff “she chose a whip” violent and sadistic She can be seen as rough and boyish in her actions and thought processes PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
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Heathcliff: Scared Lonely Vulnerable Awkward Lost Friendly Strong (mentally) Tough Loyal Manipulative Unsavoury Split personality (foreshadowing) PERSONALITY TRAITS
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Cathy: Violent and destructive Hindley: Strong loathing towards Heathcliff PERSONALITY TRAITS
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Nelly: Repetition of “it” Calls him “the stranger” “put it on the landing of the stairs” “gipsy brat” “uncomplaining as a lamb” Cathy: “grinning and spitting at the stupid little thing” Hindley: “stand Hindley’s blows” VIEWS FROM OTHER CHARACTERS
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Mr. Earnshaw: Brought Heathcliff back as a gift “poor, fatherless child” VIEWS FROM OTHER CHARACTERS
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Foreshadowing: “half dead with fatigue” Biblical reference: “three kingdoms” “confess” Repetition: “three” Brontë’s writing style: “he did not forget me” LANGUAGE
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