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Wuthering Heights
Homework #12 pages 290-313, chapters 23, 24
10 points

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. How does Bronte portray Linton at the beginning of this section? Give a specific example to back up
your opinion.

2. We have talked about the fact that the children inherit things from their parents, including ideas,
attitudes and biases. What are two things that Linton has inherited?

3. What are two things that Cathy has inherited?

4. Despite the fact that Heathcliff does not see any of himself in his son, how is Linton’s behavior to
Cathy similar to how Heathcliff has previously treated women in his life?

5. Cathy calls Linton her “pet.” What does this say about her feelings for her cousin?
6. Why does Cathy want to visit Wuthering Heights? This is more than just to see Linton.

7. Cathy and Linton have differing ideas about the best way to spend a hot day outside. Explain how
these opinions are different.

8. What connections can you make between the two character’s differing personalities and their
differing views of how to spend time outside? (Think creatively here!)

9. Do you agree with Nelly’s decision to tell Edgar about Catherine’s visits to Wuthering Heights?

10. How do you feel about Linton as a character from this section? Why?