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From "Wuthering Heights" by Brontë, Emily
Heathcliff
Orphan taken in by the Earnshaws, later a wealthy and vengeful man.
Core Belief
"That true love transcends social barriers and even death itself, and that those who wrong him or those he loves deserve to suffer."
Worldview
A harsh and unforgiving world where social status and power are paramount, and where love is often thwarted by circumstance and societal pressures.
Personality
Brooding, passionate, vengeful, and fiercely possessive. He is capable of great cruelty, but also deep affection, though he often struggles to express it in a healthy way.
In Their Own Words
"“I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!”"
"“Be with me always—take any form—drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you!”"
"“If I have done wrong, I’m dying for it. It is enough!”"
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