Nelly holds a pious view of Catherine as a kind-hearted and passionate person, while Edgar sees her as a spoiled and manipulative individual. Nelly sympathizes with Catherine's tumultuous emotions and romantic entanglements, while Edgar is disillusioned by her behavior and betrayal. Both characters have conflicting perceptions of Catherine's true nature based on their personal experiences with her.
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Nelly Dean is the narrator in Wuthering Heights, telling her story to Lockwood. She was the maid of Catherine, Hindley, and Heathcliff when they were young and followed Catherine when she married Edgar Linton to his house, Thrushcross Grange.
Catherine shares with Nelly the secret that she is in love with Heathcliff, despite her upcoming marriage to Edgar Linton. She also reveals her conflicted emotions and struggles about her feelings for Heathcliff and the societal expectations placed upon her.
Heathcliff left Wuthering Heights because of what he heard
Heathcliff left Wuthering Heights because of what he heard
She was too sick to grasp its contents, and Nelly told her who it was fromCatherine was in awe at Heathcliffs letter. She was more than thrilled that he wrote her, and when she finished reading he and Edgar were there waiting for her response and she threw the key into the fire and told them to fight to the death.
Heathcliffe, Catherine, Edgar Linton, Nellie Dean, Lockwood, Mr and Mrs Earnshaw
At Catherine's funeral in "Wuthering Heights," the attendees were Heathcliff, Nelly Dean, Joseph, and a few servants. Edgar Linton arrives later, but he is not present during the actual funeral procession.
Members of the Earnshaw family: Heathcliff (adopted) Mr Earnshaw Mrs Earnshaw Catherine Edgar House Maid: Nelly Dean Members of the Linton Family: Mr + Mrs Linton Isabella Edgar
Nelly's reaction when Edgar was about to find Catherine and Heathcliff together suggests that she anticipates a negative outcome, possibly due to the volatile nature of their relationship, which could lead to conflict or emotional distress. Her reaction may also imply concern for Edgar's well-being and the potential impact of discovering the truth on their family dynamics.
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Nelly thought her mistress would never be released alive