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superwoman54
superwoman54
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High School - 12th Grade

In chapter 3 of ''Wuthering Heights", how does Heathcliff's actions at the window contrast to his earlier actions?

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Posted by superwoman54 on Saturday December 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM and tagged with catherines ghost, chapter 3, heathcliff, lockwood, wuthering heights.

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  1. ms-mcgregor Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    Heathcliff has been very angry and hostile during much of Lockwood's visit. When Lockwood dreams that a child has his hand and will not let go, he screams and Heathcliff rushes to Lockwood's room. Heathcliff first curses Lockwood and banishes him to the kitchen until Lockwood can go home. He then threatens to beat Zillah for allowing Lockwood to stay in that room. However, after Lockwood tells Heathcliff that a "sinful ghost" named Catherine had tried to enter, Lockwood goes down the stairs. He sees Heathcliff as he throws himself at the window ledge and cries like a baby pleading,“Cathy, do come in! My heart’s darling! Hear me this time, Catherine, at last.” Later that morning, Heathcliff seems to have returned to his angry, hostile self and Lockwood leaves as soon as he can.

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    Posted by ms-mcgregor on Saturday December 13, 2008 at 6:12 PM