Critical views on Catherine's character

Question 1

Cathy being selfish

Answer 1

Ultimately, she is self-absorbed and self-centered, and although she claims to love both Heathcliff and Edgar, she loves herself more, and this selfish love ends up hurting everyone who cares for her. Not until she nears death does Catherine turn exclusively towards Heathcliff, abandoning Edgar

Question 2

What does Catherine represent?

Answer 2

Catherine Earnshaw symbolizes conflict, and the idea of being stuck between two worlds. Catherine’s passionate and untamed nature is on display from her earliest appearance in the novel, and she forms a strong and close attachment to Heathcliff when they are both children.