Wuthering Heights Flashcards

This is a set of flashcards to help study the characters and plot of Wuthering Heights.

What does the name 'Wuthering Heights' mean?

A windswept house on a hill

Who is Mr. Heathcliff in the story (in relation to Mr. Lockwood)?

The landlord of Thrushcross Grange

Who is the widow and Mr. Heathcliff's daughter-in-law residing at Wuthering Heights?

Mrs. Cathy Heathcliff

Who is the old, sour servant at Wuthering Heights?

Joseph

What names were written on the wall in childish handwriting in Catherine Earnshaw's room?

Catherine Earnshaw, Catherine Heathcliff , Catherine Linton

Why does Catherine hate her brother Hindley?

Because Hindley is cruel to Heathcliff

What was the name of Hindley Earnshaw's wife?

Frances

Where was Heathcliff found as a child?

Liverpool

What name was given to Hindley's and Frances’ baby?

Hareton

Who does Catherine Earnshaw marry?

Edgar Linton

Why did Heathcliff and Catherine make fun of Isabella and Edgar Linton?

They were quarreling and fighting with each other.

What noble action did Heathcliff take despite his bitter feelings?

He saved Hareton from a fall.

According to Catherine, what makes her and Heathcliff meant for each other?

That their souls are the same

What serious illness did Catherine suffer?

Brain fever

According to Heathcliff, why did he marry Isabella?

To have his revenge on Edgar

Who does Heathcliff blame for Catherine's illness?

Edgar Linton

What name does Isabella give to her baby with Heathcliff?

Linton

Where is Catherine Earnshaw buried?

In an open corner of the churchyard, where she can breathe the air from the moors

What did Heathcliff want Ellen to know about Catherine?

That she could never forget him

Why did Hindley hate Heathcliff so profoundly?

Because he's taken everything from me!

Why did Heathcliff want Linton and Cathy to marry?

To get hold of the Linton fortune through his son.

What happens shortly after Cathy and Linton are married?

Linton dies.

What did Mr. Edgar realize about the lawyer?

That Heathcliff had bribed the lawyer to stay away.

What news did Mr. Lockwood share

That I’m leaving for London next week

What did Catherine make as far as Dr.Kenneth was involved?

That Dr Kenneth could see her.

When will Hareton and Cathy be married?

New Year’s Day

That dreams go by contraries, but I lack faith in them!

What does Nelly Dean believe about dreams?

Put some flowers on Catherine's portrait

What is the last thing that Ellen does at the Heights?

Because he sees Catherine in Hareton

Why doesn't Heathcliff punish Hareton for shooting him?

Kept a lock of it in a locket.

What did Heathcliff do with Catherine's hair?

What happens shortly after Cathy and Linton are married?

Linton dies.