Chapter 28 of Weathering Heights: Mrs. Dean's Revelation and Catherine's Escape

TLDRIn chapter 28 of Weathering Heights, Mrs. Dean discovers Catherine locked in Linton's room. Linton reveals Heathcliff's controlling behavior and Catherine's desperate attempts to escape. Linton's cruel treatment of Catherine shocks Mrs. Dean. She rushes to Thrushcross Grange to inform Edgar. Edgar, unaware of Linton's condition, makes changes to his will. Catherine escapes and returns to Thrushcross Grange. Heathcliff's lawyer fires the servants. Catherine stays at Thrushcross Grange until the funeral.

Key insights

🔒Catherine's imprisonment and Linton's revelation of Heathcliff's control

💔Linton's cruel treatment of Catherine and Mrs. Dean's horror

📜Edgar's changes to the will and Catherine's escape

💼Heathcliff's lawyer firing the servants and Catherine staying at Thrushcross Grange

⚰️The funeral and the limited rights of women in Victorian times

Q&A

What does Linton reveal about Heathcliff?

Linton reveals Heathcliff's controlling behavior and how he wants to keep Catherine from leaving.

What actions does Linton take against Catherine?

Linton tears a locket from Catherine's neck and smacks her on the mouth.

What changes does Edgar make to his will?

Edgar makes slight changes to the will, leaving Thrushcross Grange to any male children Catherine has.

What happens to the servants?

Heathcliff's lawyer fires all of the servants except Mrs. Dean.

Where does Catherine stay after her escape?

Catherine stays at Thrushcross Grange until after the funeral.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Mrs. Dean finds Catherine locked in Linton's room.

00:23Linton reveals Heathcliff's control and Catherine's desire to leave.

01:26Mrs. Dean informs Edgar of the situation.

01:31Edgar makes changes to his will.

01:58Catherine escapes and returns to Thrushcross Grange.

02:04Heathcliff's lawyer fires the servants.

02:19Catherine stays at Thrushcross Grange until after the funeral.