Topic > Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte - 721

The plot of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë shows and supports the significance of conflict in the world. Based on the characters' actions and their consequences, the reader can interpret the inevitability of conflict caused by human nature and selfishness. Clearly, one of the central conflicts involves Heathcliff's struggle against society. Because of Hindley's torment and despicable treatment of Heathcliff and his strained relationship with Catherine, he develops a vindictive attitude starting in childhood. His childish hatred has meaning because children are considered innocent, but even then Heathcliff faces problems against society, as seen with the applesauce incident against Linton. After launching a small attack on Linton for what he saw as contempt for his unusual cleanliness, Heathcliff is harshly punished by Hindley for his misbehavior. One of the key quotes that exemplifies the vengeance that Heathcliff feels is: "The actions of indignation against Heathcliff do not stop there - due to Edgar's higher status, Catherine, the love of Heathcliff's life, decides to marry him rather than ruin his position through Heathcliff. This treatment highlights wealth, which, in turn, is the basis of Heathcliff's goal to conquer the entire Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange to demonstrate his higher social status compared to those people. who had previously treated him as useless and rubbish. In achieving this, Heathcliff transforms from a lively boy into a miserly and cruel man. Although much of the conflict is emotional and internal, there is no doubt about how crucial the conflict between Heathcliff is and Edgar. Even the actions of Edgar, supposedly the more caring and refined character, suggest that... middle of paper... and Edgar and Isabella are more submissive, especially Edgar even on his deathbed. types of conflict present in the novel, the reader can interpret the statement “conflict is inevitable” through the deeper representations of these three types of conflict present. The issue between Heathcliff and society represents how materialistic and superficial society can be, judging by possessions rather than character. The issue between Heathcliff and Edgar represents the flaws of jealousy and character in every person, so there is no such thing as a "perfect person", which is quite true in general. Finally, the issue between Catherine and Heathcliff represents the limits of emotions in the face of social peace. Together, given any situation, there will probably be some clash, minor or major, and the world will probably not be at perfect peace in its entirety.