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From "Wuthering Heights" by Brontë, Emily
Edgar Linton
Wealthy and refined gentleman, husband of Catherine Earnshaw.
Core Belief
"That love should be based on mutual respect and understanding, and that social order and refinement are essential for a civilized life."
Worldview
A world of social hierarchy and refined sensibilities, where reason and order should prevail over passion and chaos.
Personality
Mild-mannered, gentle, and intelligent, but also somewhat weak-willed and easily distressed. He is deeply devoted to Catherine, but struggles to understand her complex nature and passions.
In Their Own Words
"“Catherine, love! Catherine!”"
"“This is insufferable! It is disgraceful that she should own him for a friend, and force his company on me!”"
"“I shall not stay. I am neither come to wrangle nor be reconciled; but I wish just to learn whether, after this evening’s events, you intend to continue your intimacy with—”"
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