tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post8324385483987126472..comments2024-02-09T16:13:32.416-08:00Comments on Classical Carousel: Wuthering Heights Read-Along Week #2Cleohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-66829159872130629202016-04-05T10:44:06.029-07:002016-04-05T10:44:06.029-07:00I can see the detail and I feel her characters are...I can see the detail and I feel her characters are sketched out quite finely. I did think their behaviours were sometimes manipulated to suit the situation though. I certainly sense an immaturity in the writing however, now I'm curious to learn more about Emily and why Charlotte didn't think the book should be published. It is very dark. I must get my hands on the Barker biography!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-50823427661792840612016-04-05T09:13:21.170-07:002016-04-05T09:13:21.170-07:00I wonder who Bronte was possible basing her charac...I wonder who Bronte was possible basing her characters on. I remember reading somewhere that even though she did not get out much, she kept her ear to the wall and was surprisingly aware of all that was going on outside her window.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-5877860252032907582014-02-24T10:21:56.868-08:002014-02-24T10:21:56.868-08:00And Isabella was young and perhaps saw more what s...And Isabella was young and perhaps saw more what she wanted to see, rather than what was in front of her face.Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-33295485886446315542014-02-24T09:37:54.699-08:002014-02-24T09:37:54.699-08:00About Isabella knowing what she was getting hersel...About Isabella knowing what she was getting herself into: it was no secret that Heathcliff was an unpleasant sort of person. After Catherine revealed to Heathcliff that Isabella had developed a "crush" on him, the two of them tease and make fun of Isabella to her face. She should have known right there that Heathcliff wouldn't ever return her feelings...but like you said, I also think she wanted to rebel against her brother's authority. - Maggie @ An American in FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-54253644481678772902014-01-21T05:42:54.531-08:002014-01-21T05:42:54.531-08:00I've also been wondering why Emily Bronte port...I've also been wondering why Emily Bronte portrayed Heathcliff this way. I think she was making a comment on the status of women (married versus unmarried), the laws of coverture, and the reality of the Victorian marriage ideal.<br /><br />Interesting thoughts! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-76206377734994028152014-01-20T21:26:57.763-08:002014-01-20T21:26:57.763-08:00Re: above: Ooops, I meant "I can't see H...Re: above: Ooops, I meant "I <b>can't</b> see Heathcliff being able to cover all this despicable traits …"<br /><br />It looks like I need to get to bed! Zzzzz! ;-)Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-20696788740704455712014-01-20T21:24:29.699-08:002014-01-20T21:24:29.699-08:00Well, we certainly have the same view of Heathclif...Well, we certainly have the same view of Heathcliff. I really wonder why Emily B. felt it necessary to portray him this way? Perhaps I'll get my answer as we continue.<br /><br />What made you think Isabella knew what she was getting into? I felt he made himself agreeable to make sure she'd fall for him so he could get revenge on Edgar and even get back at Catherine ……. a sort of "you went and got married without consideration for me, so I am going to do the same". His true character came out after their marriage. However I can see Heathcliff being able to cover all his despicable traits effectively, so perhaps she was simply naive.<br /><br />Even if the lining isn't silver, hopefully it will be worthwhile!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-58611656935146773282014-01-20T11:44:13.240-08:002014-01-20T11:44:13.240-08:00"I cannot find one glimpse of a redeeming fea..."I cannot find one glimpse of a redeeming feature or even something to draw from him that is a teachable moment." My thoughts exactly. He IS despicable, especially after seducing Isabella, whom I feel sorry for but at the same time it's quite obvious that she knew what she was getting into. It is SO hard to like any of these characters. Even though I've read this novel before (albeit 10 years ago), I forget how it ends but I really hope there is some shred of a silver lining or happy ending that I can be satisfied in... - Maggie @ An American in FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com