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From "Wuthering Heights" by Brontë, Emily
Catherine Earnshaw Linton Heathcliff
Daughter of Mr. Earnshaw, beloved by Heathcliff and Edgar Linton.
Core Belief
"That she is intrinsically linked to Heathcliff, that their souls are the same, but that she must also consider societal expectations and her own ambition."
Worldview
A world where love and social class are often at odds, where personal desires clash with societal constraints, and where the consequences of choices can be devastating.
Personality
Wild, passionate, and headstrong, yet also capable of great charm and affection. She is torn between her love for Heathcliff and her desire for social advancement, leading to internal conflict and ultimately her downfall.
In Their Own Words
"“I am Heathcliff!”"
"“If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.”"
"“It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now; so he shall never know how I love him.”"
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