Compare and contrast the ways women are presented in both 'Wuthering Heights' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
Compare and contrast the ways women are presented in both 'Wuthering Heights' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire' 'Wuthering Heights' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire' both centre around male and female relationships and the human emotions associated with this. It is therefore not surprising that Brontë and Williams have focused on creating such powerful characterisation within the texts, both have deliberated on painting very strong, vivid female characters and it is interesting to see regardless of the difference in setting, era and circumstances, how the female characters in both texts can be compared. The vulnerability of women is explored in both texts. Both Blanche and Catherine have an almost child-like helplessness which perhaps could be viewed as both the product and the cause of their shared madness. Blanche is introduced to the audience instantly as a vulnerable creature. The stage directions in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' describe her as 'dressed in a white suit with a fluffy bodice, necklace and earrings of pearl, white gloves and hat.' On one hand, this portrays an image of elegance and glamour as she is well dressed, but on the other hand we can also depict from this a sense of fragility which is also reflected in her resemblance to a moth. The colour white has been used symbolically on Blanche to create an image of purity and innocence, something untainted that
Wuthering Heights - the Plot and Catherine's Love.
"He is more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same, and Linton's is as different as a moonbeam from lightning, or frost from fire." Wuthering Heights was written by Emily Bronte and published in 1847. It is unlike any other novel in the genre of Victorian literature in that it stands outside the social conventions of its time. It is a passionate story of a man named Heathcliff, an orphan who falls madly in love with the daughter of his benefactor named Catherine. This love resulted in much violence and misery for the pair. The view in general is that Heathcliff and Catherine are totally in love with each other; however the question of in what way they love each other has to be addressed. It is a novel of reckoning and romantic love. It tells the stories of two families: the Earnshaws who live at the Heights, at the edge of the moors, and the well-mannered and sophisticated Linton's who live at Thrushcross Grange. Clifford Collins calls their love a life-force relationship, a principle that is not conditioned by anything but itself. It is a principle because the relationship is of an ideal nature; it does not exist in life, though as in many statements of an ideal this principle has implications of a profound living significance. Catherine's conventional feelings for Edgar Linton and his superficial appeal contrast with her profound love
How is "Wuthering Heights " a Gothic Novel?
0 facts about Emily Bronte Emily was the fifth of six children born into the Bronte family Her mother died when she was 2 She worked as a governess and a school teacher She was homeschooled with her siblings She was born at Thornton in Yorkshire on July 30th 1818 Only child to be given a middle name (Jane) She published under the pen name Ellis Bell She taught herself German and practised the piano She wanted to open a school with her sisters She died at 30 on 19th December 1948 Emily was familiar with tragedy. Was extremely close with her sisters. FATHER – church of England clergymen, emigrated from Ireland, oldest son of Irish labourer, hard struggle for education, entered Cambridge to read theology and become a ‘gentlemen’, was never rich, upwardly mobile (married above him) FAMILY TRAGEDY – mothers early death, 2 older sisters Maria and Elizabeth died, only brother Branwell died before his potential was realised FATHERS INFLUENCE – rapid rise to the status of gentlemen from his class was miraculous, published writer, was often absent -form deep emotional bonds together -made a make believe world which was their reality PERSONALITY- brilliant, uncommunicative, inward, shy, reserved -she never thrived anywhere but at home in Yorkshire -Currer, Ellis, Acton Bell, Charlotte, Emily, Anne Bronte -died a few (5) months later than her brother
Wuthering Heights. The narrative tale tells the story of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted, love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys them and many around them.
Wuthering Heights' first published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell is written by Emily Bronte and it is her only novel. Emily Bronte used the name 'Ellis Bell' due to the fact that this book was published in the 1800's when women hardly had any rights therefore Emily Bronte thought it better to use a male name as both her sister's did. The word 'Wuthering' means turbulent weather in Yorkshire language; therefore it is used to describe the disastrous weather on the moors where this story is based. This book uses very old and intricate language as it is set way back in the 1800's. The haunting intensity of Catherine Earnshaw's attachment to Heatchcliff is the focus of this novel in which relations between men and women are described with an emotional and imaginative power unparalleled in English fiction. The narrative tale tells the story of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted, love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys them and many around them. Catherine and Heathcliff had always been very close to each other and were always indivisible. But miserably, they were indeed separated many times due to many various reasons. Catherine and Heathcliff turned into soul mates only a few days after Mr Earnshaw found a 'black gypsy' wandering on the silent and violent streets of Liverpool and decided to
Explore the presentation of Heathcliffs journey in Wuthering Heights, in the light of the Marxist Perspective.
Explore the presentation of Heathcliff's journey in Wuthering Heights, in the light of the Marxist Perspective. In Wuthering Heights, Brontë show's Marxist view's that 'it is not the consciousness of men that determines their existence, but their social existence that determines their consciousness'. Bront? first published her text in the form of a novel in 1847. During this time England was influenced by Marx's ideas, socialists in England held a conference in London where they formed a new organisation called the Communist League, the aims of the organisation being to overthrow the old bourgeois society based on class antagonisms and to the establish a new society without classes and without private property. Despite England being influenced by Marx ideas at the time, Bront? created Wuthering Heights: a mix genre novel with themes such as domestic realism, tragedy and gothic love, which were very much open to critic and discussion at the time. This shows the extent to how she was much stipulated in her ideas and therefore Wuthering Heights might not have been influenced by the Marxist ideas at the time. When Heathcliff enters in chapter four with no social or domestic status, emphasised by his 'gibberish that nobody could understand' suggesting his lack of social skills and ability to communicate; his lingual acquisition depends on his surroundings. Miles notes how
Outsiders and Outcasts in "Wuthering Heights"
Geofrey Banzi Explore the presentation of outsiders and outcasts in the novels. Use ‘’Orange are not the Only Fruit’’ to illuminate your understanding of the core text. “Wuthering Heights” is a Gothic novel written by Emily Bronte in 1847. The novel revolves around the story of a dark protagonist and outsider Heathcliff. As an outsider his presence is shown to have negative consequences resulting in the demise of various members of the Earnshaw Household, including that of his star crossed love, Catherine Earnshaw. The theme of outsiders and outcasts is seen to pervade the story, highlighting the prejudice and contempt that would have been shown towards members of a lower social class in essence making them social pariahs, as well as showing the deep rooted suspicion and contempt that were shown towards outsiders. The novel has a frame narrative which includes various narrators. The incorporation of so many narrative voices especially those of outsiders like Nelly and Lockwood shows how Bronte has given the outsider a voice in a society that would have them stifled. Similarly, “Oranges are not the only fruit” is a first-person narrative that gives the outsider Jeanette a voice, expressing the prejudice and discrimination she receives as an outsider because of her evangelical background. The text also explores the extent to which she was made an outcast, often
Assess the Importance of Hareton's Character in Wuthering Heights.
Wuthering Heights - The importance of Hareton. Holly Anderson. 'Assess the importance of Hareton's contribution to Wuthering Heights.' The character of Hareton is seemingly a mirror of the character of Heathcliff. The difference in the two being that Hareton is kind-hearted, compansionate and almost heroic, while Heathcliff shows very little in the way of these endearing qualities. Perhaps the sole purpose of his character, is to show the reader the Heathcliff they so desperatly wished would appear. As we read the first few chapters with bated breath, waiting for this rough and hostile creature to reveal his true, charming self, we realise that Heathcliff is as Heathcliff is first written. Towards very few characters does he show true emotions, other than anger, resentment and a wish for revenge. As we conclude that no hero would emerge from underneath this dark facade of our leading man, Hareton appears. Once again, we hope to see this uncivilised, aggressive 'Heathcliffian savage'. turn out to be a lovable rogue, and this time we are not disappointed. Hareton is a heart-warming, good-natured character who helps the novel come to a happier ending than we would have initially anticipated. Throughout the novel, we can see several similarities between the life of the characters in Wuthering Heights and the life of the author, Emily Bronte. Like Emily, Hareton's mother dies
Wuthering Heights. Catherine and Hindleys mistreatment of Heathcliff during their childhood leading him to revenge in the future demonstrates character development. Heathcliffs desire to fulfill his wicked needs of revenge due to unfortuna
ISU: Wuthering Heights The past influences the future. This is a fact in the novel Wuthering Heights, by the author Emily Bronte. As quoted by a reviewer, this novel is: "An intriguing tale of revenge in which the main characters are controlled by consuming passions." It is clearly consistent throughout the novel that mistreatment during the childhood of an individual, leading them to seek revenge, reveals character development. Catherine and Hindley's mistreatment of Heathcliff during their childhood leading him to revenge in the future demonstrates character development. Heathcliff's desire to fulfill his wicked needs of revenge due to unfortunate events encountered at a young age also reveals a change of character. Lastly, Heathcliff's corruption towards his wife and son due to mistreatment encountered during his childhood leading him to revenge, illustrates an evolution of character. With the aid of these points, the author is successful in proving her theme. Catherine and Hindley's mistreatment of Heathcliff during their childhood, leading him to seek revenge, reveals a change of character. This is first portrayed during the Earnshaws' first dinner with the Lintons, where Hindley disapproves of Heathcliff's presence at the dinner table and sends him away: "'He shall have his share of my hand if I catch him downstairs again till dark,' cried Hindley. 'Begone you
Wuthering Heights - How does Bront present Catherine
Adeebah Iqbal Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights How does Brontë present Catherine in Chapter 12, pages 122-124? Catherine earnshaw is one of the most significant characters in Wuthering Heights, as the novel is based on her uncontrollable, passionate love for Heathcliff, and its devastating consequences. Therefore, Brontë displays Catherine in many ways, for example in her youth she is shown as strong-willed, carefree and rebellious. However, in the chosen extract Cathy is shown as highly agitated and delusional. Much of the language and structure in the extract shows dimensions of Cathy's character, and the feelings which she is experiencing, as well as reflecting the attitudes and values seen in Victorian times. The syntax throughout the extract is one of long complex sentences; for example the paragraph beginning "a minute previously she was violent..." is one sentences separated by punctuation. It is not rare for this syntax to be used in Victorian novel as it was commonly used by Victorian authors. The novel focuses on the mysterious connection Cathy feels with Heathcliff, who is her soul mate and more herself then she is. However, upon seeking higher status Cathy breaks the connection and marries Edgar Linton, consequently the line "That's a Turkey's, she murmured to herself," shows the deep isolation she feel upon leaving Heathcliff. She is reduced to
Assess the ways in which Bronte establishes the mood of the novel and the essential contrast between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange in the first 6 chapters.
Look at the first 6 chapters of 'Wuthering Heights.' Assess the ways in which Bronte establishes the mood of the novel and the essential contrast between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange in the first 6 chapters. Wuthering Heights is first described by Lockwood in Chapter One. He comes to Wuthering Heights to meet Heathcliff his landlord. Lockwood's description of Heathcliff makes him appear mysterious as he states "Mr Heathcliff may have entirely dissimilar reasons for keeping his hand out of the way when he meets a would-be acquaintance." The narrator gives clues to the reader about Heathcliff's unknown past. In the same way, Wuthering Heights itself shares an unknown past with its inhabitants and its description demonstrates that the house has been ravished by time. The fierce weather that the beginning of the novel is set against establishes the mood of the novel; one in which passion and anger is key. The house has witnessed the events of time and therefore appears to be secluded and ruined. In contrast, Thrushcross Grange appears warm and inviting. Lockwood mentions that he has a "study fire." Wuthering Heights on the other hand, is inhospitable according to Lockwood; "I could ill endure after this inhospitable treatment." Therefore Bronte is able to establish a fearful mood to begin the novel. Wuthering Heights is a symbol of the repression of freedom whereas