Compare And Contrast Marie And Heathcliff

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First of all, the physical appearance of Heathcliff and Marie has to be compared. Both of them possessed an unconventional look. Heathcliff is described as ‘gipsy brat’ , ‘as dark almost as if it came from the devil’ & ‘dirty ragged, black haired child, big enough both to walk and talk’. (32) In case of Marie, she possessed ‘lush body’ & ‘carved from stone’. Due to her extreme good look, ‘men either adored her or wanted to fight her’. ‘The permanent frown was gone revealing smooth unwrinkled skin. Her high cheekbones, the envy of more than a few screws and prisoners over the years, gave her face a Nordic beauty. Full, curving lips made her face look enigmatic, interesting. Her cool blue eyes were softer than usual

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