Nature and Civilisation Flashcards
1
Q
chapter 1
“dark-skinned gypsy”
Lockwood, Heathcliff
A
- Heathcliff’s dark skin contributes to making him an outsider to everybody at the Heights despite his ownership of the land
- 1772 - Slavery is abolished in England
2
Q
chapter 1
“a top fellow”
Lockwood
A
- Lockwood does not know these people well enough to understand their true natures
- Extradiegetic narrator - he is an outsider to the story of the Heights
3
Q
chapter 9
“It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff”
Cathy, Heathcliff
A
- Cathy cannot marry Heathcliff because of his social status
- “degrade” - would lessen her social value
- Marriage was seen as a business transaction for dynastic marriages rather than a ceremony of love
4
Q
chapter 9
“you think me a selfish wretch”
A
- Nelly (intradiegetic narrator) sees the characters for who they really are
- Cathy defending herself against Nelly, who views her this way
5
Q
DSG
A
“dark-skin gypsy” - Lockwood
chapter 1
6
Q
ATF
A
“a top fellow” - Lockwood
chapter 1
7
Q
IWDMTMHN
A
“It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now”
chapter 9
8
Q
YTMASW
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“you think me a selfish wretch” - Cathy
chapter 9
