Words To Describe Heathcliff Flashcards
Referred by Hindley and Nelly when he was a barnyard boy
“It”
Hindley, Chp4, hellish imagery
“imp of Satan”
Simile, natural imagery, Chp4
“Rough as a saw-edge, and hard as a whinstone”
Hindley, Chp4
“Heathcliff is a usurper”
Chp4, religious imagery
“It’s as dark almost as it came from the devil”
Lockwood describing Heathcliff, post colonial interpretation, racist
“Dark-skinned gypsy”
Heathcliff’s eyes
“Eyes full of black fire”
Cathy speaking of Heathcliff to Isabella. Sparrow’s egg- incredibly soft
“He’ll crush you like a sparrow’s egg”
Cathy to Isabella. Heathcliff is bad through and through
“He’s not a rough diamond…he’s a fierce, pitiless, wolffish man”
Mental instability. Explanation for Heathcliff’s violent side? Said my Isabella who he’s been abusing
“He is clearly on the verge of madness”
3 questions give max effect. Questions his humanity. Supernatural/ religion. Evil. Title of “Mr” shows improved status and respect
“Is Mr Heathcliff a man? If so, is he mad? And if not, is he a devil?”
Relating him to
Satan. Evil
“Hellish villain”
