It is evident that both the play "Macbeth," and the novel, "Wuthering Heights," are driven by the protagonists' incessant fixations with forces that are destructive to their existence; thus ultimately establishing obsession as a critical element in defining both works in the gothic genre. ... eventually internalized as part of his own behavior and overpowers his belief system. The influence of external forces leading to a desire that results in obsession is also a prevalent feature in "Wuthering Heights," by Emily Bronte. Bronte's narrative is arguably centered on Heathcliff and Cathy's year...

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