Crossing the Bridge Between Insanity and Tranquillity

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in this house have little to no care in the world. The novel’s main protagonist, Heathcliff, is a perfect example of one the characters who tends to exhibit a sense of insanity about themselves. Heathcliff is abandoned as a child until he is adopted by Mr. Earnshaw. The adoption opens Heathcliff’s eyes to a new world of spite and coldness. Hindley Earnshaw, Heathcliff’s adopted brother, feels threatened by how much love his new brother is receiving. While under the care of the Earnshaws, Heathcliff falls in love with Mr. Earnshaw’s wild and passionate daughter, Catherine. The two escape the insanity at Wuthering Heights and find themselves at Thrushcross Grange.
Thrushscross Grange is an entirely different world. While the residents at Wuthering Heights were once part of the working class, the residents of Thrushcross Grange are especially elevated on the social ladder. Those living at Wuthering Heights tend to find themselves aching to be higher up on that ladder. When ...

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