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derogatory terms and Heathcliff, in Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights - BRITISH NOVEL ASSIGNMENT - IGNOU

              

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-3)

BRITISH NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT 

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Course Code: MEG-03 
Assignment Code: MEG-03/TMA/2022-23 
Max. Marks: 100

3. Heathcliff, in Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights is often referred to in derogatory terms by the other characters, as being ‘the evil beast’, ‘uncivilised’, ‘without refinement’ and so on. Do you agree with such a judgement of Heathcliff?

Ans:

The character of Heathcliff in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights is one of the most complex and controversial characters in English literature. While he is often referred to in derogatory terms by other characters in the novel, such as being called "the evil beast" or "uncivilised", it is not entirely accurate to label him as such. In this essay, we will discuss whether or not such a judgement of Heathcliff is fair.

Firstly, it is important to consider Heathcliff's difficult childhood and the circumstances that have shaped his personality. He was taken in by the Earnshaw family as a young boy, and his upbringing was marked by abuse and neglect from his adoptive brother Hindley. This, along with his isolation from society due to his skin colour, has led to his fierce and vengeful personality......

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