Chapter 26 of Wuthering Heights: Catherine's Concern for Linton's Health

TLDRCatherine sets out to meet Linton halfway, but finds him ill and withdrawn. He asks her to lie to her father about his health. Catherine is unaware of the severity of Linton's condition.

Key insights

😢Linton is extremely ill and has grown thinner and paler.

🤔Linton asks Catherine to lie to her father and not provoke Heathcliff's anger against him.

😴Linton falls asleep while Catherine looks for berries.

🐎Catherine takes off on her horse as Heathcliff approaches.

🔮The reader knows that Heathcliff is forcing Linton to meet Catherine.

Q&A

How does Catherine react to Linton's condition?

Catherine is worried about Linton and agrees to lie to her father about his health.

Why does Linton ask Catherine to lie to her father?

Linton is afraid of provoking Heathcliff's anger and wants to protect himself.

What happens while Catherine looks for berries?

Linton falls asleep, showing his weakened state due to illness.

Why does Catherine take off on her horse?

Catherine wants to reinforce her presence for Linton's sake.

What does the reader know that the characters don't?

The reader knows that Heathcliff is forcing Linton to meet Catherine against his will.

Timestamped Summary

00:12Katherine sets out on a horse to meet Linton halfway.

00:14Linton is too ill and only makes it a quarter of a mile away from his home.

00:22Linton asks Catherine to lie to her father and not provoke Heathcliff's anger.

00:33Linton falls asleep while Catherine looks for berries.

00:49Catherine takes off on her horse as Heathcliff approaches.

01:02Heathcliff is forcing Linton to meet Catherine against his will.

01:08Catherine is too inexperienced to realize Linton's true condition.

01:24Catherine blinds herself to Linton's illness as she tries to force a romantic interaction.