... , both endure a childhood in which they are largely deprived of maternal and paternal figures due to Mrs. Earnshaw's death, which happened in less than two years' and the loss of Mr. Earnshaw's that soon follows. As a result, both Heathcliff and Cathy lack the opportunity to form a primary attachment with their parents during arguably the most formative stages of their youth. This ... ...

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