Character Analysis Of Heathcliff

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Heathcliff was adopted into the Earnshaw home when he was a young boy. The Earnshaw family consisted of Mr and Mrs. Earnshaw, Hindley, and Catherine. Since he was first brought to the home by Mr. Earnshaw, he has caused trouble. Heathcliff’s actions throughout the book alone could be considered evil or immoral, but readers feel sympathetic because of his inability to share his thoughts or feelings in a considerate manner or because some characters treat him worse than he treats them. Hindley, the Earnshaw’s biological son, had the most difficult time with Heathcliff. Heathcliff constantly threatened to tattle on Hindley just to make him furious or get him into trouble. Hindley and Heathcliff’s hatred towards each other never ceased. After Mr. Earnshaw passed away, Hindley finally had the opportunity to mistreat and degrade …show more content…

Although, Heathcliff may have seemed vicious towards Hindley, Hindley was just as or even more monstrous. Hindley constantly told Isabella of his plans to kill Heathcliff and Hindley was resentful of Heathcliff becoming part of his family. Also, Heathcliff and Catherine are the true definition of a whirlwind romance and they may seemed insane at times, but he is so cruel because he simply cannot control his love for Catherine. Of course readers feel sorry for Hareton and for the cold-hearted treatment he endured from Heathcliff, but it is disclosed that Hareton’s eyes reminded Heathcliff so much of Catherine and the loss he feels. He is mad at the world that she ended up with Edgar rather than him. Despite Heathcliff’s thoughtless intentions for marrying Isabella, readers feel sorry that he didn’t end up with the woman he really loves, Catherine. Heathcliff’s difficult life is not an excuse for his actions, but it definitely makes it seem more understandable and relatable for

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