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What does Mr Lockwood discover about himself after spending one night at Wuthering Heights?
The novel concludes as Lockwood returns to Wuthering Heights to notify Heathcliff that he wished to terminate his lease of Thrushcross Grange. Upon arriving at the Heights, Lockwood discovers that Heathcliff had died, and that Heathcliff’s niece and nephew were to be married.
Why must Lockwood spend the night at Wuthering Heights?
Mr. Lockwood must spend the night at the manor in Wuthering Heights because of a snowstorm.
Why does Mr Lockwood describe his location?
Why does Mr. Lockwood describe his location as a “perfect misanthropist’s heaven”? Lockwood believes he has found a sort of oasis away from the madding crowd where he can escape much of human contact. Lockwood also describes him as “very intelligent” after conversing with him.
Who falls in love in Wuthering Heights?
Earnshaw, Heathcliff falls into an intense, unbreakable love with Mr. Earnshaw’s daughter Catherine. After Mr. Earnshaw dies, his resentful son Hindley abuses Heathcliff and treats him as a servant.
Which three names does Lockwood find inscribed in the window ledge near his bed at Wuthering Heights?
By candlelight Lockwood spots three names — Catherine Earnshaw, Catherine Heathcliff, and Catherine Linton — and some books.
Why do most of the servants leave Wuthering Heights after Frances dies?
Who does Heathcliff envy? Why do most of the servants leave Wuthering Heights after Frances dies? Hindley’s father grew to love Heathcliff more than him.
Who is the son of Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights?
Linton Heathcliff
Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights)
| Heathcliff | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Isabella Linton (wife) |
| Children | Linton Heathcliff (son) |
| Relatives | Hindley Earnshaw (foster brother) Catherine Earnshaw (foster sister and a significant other) |
What attacks Lockwood when he visits Wuthering Heights for the first time?
Unable to get any help, he grabs a lantern that he says he will return in the morning. Joseph thinks he is stealing the lantern and commands the dogs to attack him. Lockwood ends up suffering a terrible nosebleed and is forced to spend the night at Wuthering Heights.
Why did Lockwood go to Wuthering Heights first?
Because he heard the house, Thrushcross Grange, was available for renting. The owner of said house was Heathcliff, who lived at Wuthering Heights. He went to Wuthering Heights first (braving a very bad snow storm) to converse with the owner about renting the place, and stayed overnight due to the snow.
Why did Heathcliff take Lockwood back to the Grange?
The next day, Heathcliff agrees to guide Lockwood back to the Grange, and Lockwood is more than happy to leave Wuthering Heights at last. After the hair-raising night spent at Wuthering Heights, Lockwood becomes curious about Heathcliff and the other inhabitants of the house.
How does Mr Lockwood set up the story?
Lockwood thus sets up the frame story or story within a story when he presses Nelly to talk about Heathcliff. Nelly’s story becomes the second narrative in the novel, and she tells the majority of Heathcliff’s story. Lockwood becomes the audience for Nelly’s story just as the reader is the audience for Bronte’s novel.
How does Heathcliff react to Lockwood’s nightmares?
Lockwood screeches that the place is haunted. Heathcliff runs listening to Lockwood and gets very upset. He rudely asks Lockwood to leave the room. He gets near the window and begs Catherine’s ghost to come. Start your 48-hour free trial and unlock all the summaries, Q&A, and analyses you need to get better grades now.