... sniveling Linton away or Joseph isolating himself through means of religious persecution. However, the most troublesome self-isolation comes from Catherine and her blatant disregard for true love in order to be socially accepted. Catherine desires to be with Heathcliff, yet she lets society ... chapter nine gives the most insight into Catherine's decision to shun Heathcliff's love for her. When Catherine first appears to Nelly in chapter nine, she is very timid and obviously has something on her mind. Nelly recalls, "The expression of her face seemed disturbed and ... for being the wife ...

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