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Wuthering Heights
Homework #5 pages 110-131, chapter 10
9 points

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. In the start of this section, how does Mr. Lockwood connect his illness to the setting and weather?

2. On page 112 Nelly says "and who can be ill-natured and bad-tempered when they encounter neither
opposition or indifference?" Do you agree?

3. Mr. Linton is obviously unhappy to see Healthcliff. What does he say and do to try and regain his
composure and show his superiority?

4. Bronte wants us to believe that by going away, Healthcliff has

changed his social class. What are two details she gives us about
him that shows us that?
5. Do you believe what Healthcliff says on the top of page 122 about why he is back? Why or why not?

6. What reasons does Catherine give Isabella for why she should not be in love with Heathcliff? Put
them into your own language, do not just repeat the author's words.

7. Look at the metaphors Catherine uses on page 125 to describe Heathcliff and Isabella. Choose one of
the descriptions of Healthcliff and explain why it is appropriate.

8. Choose one of the metaphors describing Isabella and explain why it is appropriate to use this
metaphor for her after the metaphors she chooses for Heathcliff.

9. On page 130, what does Heathcliff imply he would do if he lived with Isabella? (The world “proxy”
is on your vocabulary list.”)