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   The dogs add an emotional facets to the story. At first, they add a sense of fear and danger to Wuthering Heights when when they frighten Mr. Lockwood on his first visit to Heathcliff. Their presence immediately adds a sense of foreboding to the visit.

   However, the dogs at Thrushcross Grange are pampered pets. The argument that Catherine and Heathcliff see between a young Edgar and Isabella over the dog reinforces the idea that the Lintons are spoiled, pampered children.

   When Heathcliff almost kills Isabella's dog, we see how bitter and heartless he has become. In each case, the emotional impact of the scene is enhanced by the presence of the dogs.

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   Posted by ms-mcgregor on Thursday November 13, 2008 at 6:59 PM