Journal 4

Wuthering Heights is organized in such a way that its elements are arranged in a pair type formation. Catherine and Heathcliff see themselves as one or identical because of their similarities and the passion they share for one another. Heathcliff as well as Catherine’s characters have two different sides to them. Heathcliff is torn between a hopeless romantic hero and a villain seeking revenge. Catherine is torn between her two desires- being with Heathcliff for a life of eternal love, or being with Edgar for a life of wealth. Catherine and young Catherine are remarkably similar and strikingly different. They are both headstrong and occasionally arrogant. Although young Catherine seems to be a more gentle, compassionate character. Although the Earnshaw’s and the Linton’s share very different values, the intermarriages between the families bring them to a medium.