... of being wealthy and forceful. Heathcliff made himself a millionaire prior to taking his revenge on his enemies. By means of money, he played tricks of indulging Hindley in gambling and revelry all night long, which accelerated the general collapse of Hindley's spirit, body and property. He occupied Wuthering Heights at last. By the same means of money and style of the squire, he ... had the possibility to go in and out the Edgar Linton's Grange sometimes that he had the possibility to be on intimate terms with Catherine. At the same time, he made Edgar a tragic scene ... died with a m...

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... her own betterment, in the end no one gains anything from the institution, marriage is simply not a happy venture in Wuthering Heights. Likewise Charlotte presented an image of marriage as stifling to one's character, unless of course it is a marriage based on true love. Jane does eventually find happiness in marriage with Rochester, but only after almost entering into an unloving marriage with ... . He prizes me a soldier would a good weapon; and that is all- (407). Marriage is represented as an institution that exists not out of love, but out of need. In Wuthering Heights Catherine act...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School