Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Wuthering Heights Pt 2

Well, a lot has changed since the last time I updated about Wuthering Heights. I'm very happy to say that the book has finally gotten somewhat interesting, and it didn't feel like as much of a chore to read like it did in the beginning. Unfortunately I'm still having a little bit of an issue with keeping up with all of the people and names (I'll never understand why they thought it was a good idea to have 25 Catherines and 72 guys who all have H names), but the chart we did in class has been a little helpful. My favorite part since the first update would have to be when one of the Catherines has fallen ill, which of course leads to the airing of some dirty laundry. Heathcliff has a letter for Catherine, which Nelly decided to give to her but unfortunately her timing is awful because that is the exact time that Heathcliff comes into her room. At this point a little drama ensues while Catherine and Heathcliff exchange some words (some harsh words actually). Then a bit of a bombshell is dropped when Catherine says that Heathcliff and Edgar broke her heart. On top of that she confesses that she hates the idea of dying while Heathcliff is still alive, and that she doesn't want to be without him. Some tears are shed and Catherine begs for forgiveness, which Heathcliff gives but probably not the way that she intended it. Needless to say this family of people all have their baggage and secrets to share, which is one of the things that I've found interesting about the novel. It's always fun when reading to see that something or someone you thought was one thing can actually be something else entirely at the same time.

1 comment:

  1. I'm so glad that the book had a turn around for you and enjoyed it.It really is a romantic crazy story with something for all readers to enjoy.

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