Chapter 29 of Wuthering Heights: Heathcliff's Haunted Soul

TLDRHeathcliff brings Catherine back to Wuthering Heights, reveals his obsession with Cathy's ghost, and plans to be buried with her.

Key insights

😱Heathcliff is haunted by Cathy's ghost and plans to be buried with her.

👻Linton is tormented by his father and haunted by Cathy's ghost.

😢Heathcliff's cruelty towards Catherine lessens as he faces his mortality.

🌟Catherine is the romantic hero of the story within a story.

💔Heathcliff's obsession with Cathy has turned him into an antagonist and villain.

Q&A

Why does Heathcliff bring Catherine back to Wuthering Heights?

Heathcliff wants Catherine to be with him and plans to be buried with her.

Is Linton being tormented by his father?

Yes, Linton is a nervous wreck and wakes up shrieking in the night.

Does Heathcliff's cruelty towards Catherine lessen?

Yes, Heathcliff shows some remorse and sadness in the face of his mortality.

Who is the romantic hero of the story within a story?

Catherine is portrayed as the romantic hero.

How has Heathcliff's obsession with Cathy affected him?

Heathcliff has become an antagonist and villain due to his obsession.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Heathcliff brings Catherine back to Wuthering Heights after Edgar's funeral.

00:19Heathcliff reveals his obsession with Cathy's ghost and plans to be buried with her.

01:09Heathcliff shares his experience of digging up Cathy's grave and hearing her ghost.

01:39Catherine prepares to leave and Heathcliff tells Mrs. Dean to never visit Wuthering Heights.

01:47Heathcliff calls Catherine a boastful champion and reveals Linton's torment.

02:02Heathcliff's presence affects Linton's nerves, symbolizing Cathy's haunting.

02:15Linton, dying and tormented, becomes less cruel to Catherine.

02:26The extent of Cathy's haunting on Heathcliff is revealed.