Wuthering Heights | Chapter 27 Summary and Analysis

Summary
A week has gone by since Cathy and Linton’s strange encounter. Edgar’s condition continues to deteriorate, and Cathy is loath to leave his bedside in order to keep her date with Linton. Edgar insists that she go. He has no idea of Linton’s detestable character, and Nelly hasn’t the heart to tell him.

Cathy and Nelly return to the appointed meeting place to discover Linton in hysterical fear of Heathcliff. He begs Cathy to remain with him, intimating that Heathcliff will punish him for her refusal. Upon his arrival, Heathcliff confirms...


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