heroine in wuthering heights essays

The story of Emile Bronte’s Wuthering Heights takes place during a time in history when women existed and were important to family and society, but had no legal or social rights, as their well-being, health and happiness depended upon the men in their lives.From the start of the novel, as told by Mr. Lockwood we see that Cathy did not seem to belong in the “Heathcliff household”, but by the end of the story, it was Cathy who owned the entire Wuthering Heights estate.Her accomplishments were impressive, as she over came whatever obstacles the men in her life put in her way!Bronte emphasized Cathy’s passion, and determination, making her the only character who was able to rise above the hatred, discrimination and cruelty.Cathy inherited her mother’s pride and beauty, and her father’s mildness and devotion but she also had a spirit all her own, a fighting spirit of a hidden warrior.It was important for Cathy to have these characteristics (especially her will to survive) because it was these inner strengths that enabled her to be my heroine. One of Cathy’s strongest forces was her intense loyalty and love for her father “I care for nothing in comparison to papa, I’ll never to an act or say a word to vex him” (231).”I love papa better then you” (273).Cathy was the only character in this novel and Jane Eyre that actually showed love, and dedication to a parent.Her respect for her father is an important aspect in Cathy’s character as it made her an honourable woman. A strong-willed Cathy enjoyed disobeying orders from Nelly as a child, and continued to do so as she grew up by sneaking letters to Linton.”I wish you to avoid his house and family” (223).She continued to develop a relationship with Linton, although it became clear very early that they were not meant to be together.He had no spirit, was spiteful and demanded constant attention, but it was because Linton was so …