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brendawm
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High School - 9th Grade

Why does Catherine marry Edgar?

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Posted by brendawm on Sunday October 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM and tagged with marriage of catherine and edgar, wuthering heights.

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  1. angelcann
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    Catherine tells Nelly in chapter nine of the novel that the reason she will marry Edgar is that he can give her the material possessions that Heathcliff can't. She loves Heathcliff and acknowledges that he is her soul mate when she tells Nelly, "I am Heathcliff," but Hindley's treatment of Heathcliff has degraded him to the point that he is not a suitable match by society's standards. Edgar is not only suitable, but will elevate Catherine's status, as the Lintons have a higher social standing.

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    Posted by angelcann on Tuesday October 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM