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Wuthering Heights Quotes And Analysis Essay

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The passage that I thought was interesting was,
“They were silent -- their faces hid against each other, and washed by each other’s tears.” Pg. 126
I think this passage shows the level of emotion Heathcliff and Catherine are experiencing. Heathcliff has fulfilled his lifelong wish to have Catherine in his arms, but she is near death. He is experiencing many feelings at once. He is joyful to be with Catherine once again, but he is heartbroken because she only has a few moments left before she dies. Heathcliff is also angry because Catherine has brought this harm onto herself. He claims that she has “killed” them both. Catherine in her final moments has finally understood the true meaning of love. This passage shows the emotional and passionate side of Heathcliff, and the passionate desperate side of Catherine. …show more content…

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