1. Wuthering Heights
... Grange represents restraint, social grace, civility, gentility, and aristocracy "qualities emphasized by the more mannered behavior of the Lintons who live there. The names of the two houses also bear out the contrast. While the adjective "wuthering" refers to violent storms, the thrush is a bird known for its melodious song, as well as being a symbol of Christian piety. In addition ... , whereas "Heights" evoke raw and imposing cliffs, "Grange" refers to a domestic site, a farm "especially that of a gentleman farmer. The concepts juxtaposed in the contrast of the two estates come into f...
- Word Count: 3960
- Approx Pages: 16
- Grade Level: Undergraduate