Wuthering Heights: Response #2

Wuthering Heights: Response #2After reading to the end of Chapter 9, what is your impression of the characters you have been introduced to in the novel? Whose behaviour is the most reprehensible? Whose behaviour is the least reprehensible? Your response should be 150-200 words and should make use of evidence from the novel when possible.

"Hindley became tyrannical. A few words from her, evincing a dislike to Heathcliff, were enough to rouse in him all his old hatred of the boy. He drove him of the instructions of the curate, and insisted that he should labour out of doors instead, compelling him to do so, as hard as any other lad on the farm." (chapter 6)

"She, supposing Edgar could not see her, snatched the cloth from my hand, and pinched me, with a prolonged wrench, very spitefully on the arm.", "'I didn't touch you, you lying creature!' cried she, her fingers tingling to repeat the act,” and “… slapped me on the cheek a stinging blow that filled both eyes with water.” (chapter 8)

While reading to the end of chapter 9, I have noticed that both Hindley and Catherine exhibit most reprehensible behaviours. Hindley, coming back from college, abuses his power, as a new master of Wuthering Heights due to his father’s death, against Heathcliff who his father treated like a son. By driving Heathcliff out to be just like one of the servants is both selfish and unnecessary. Due to this stubborn act, Hindly eventually loses everything he has because this is the cause for Heathcliff’s revenge. Catherine on the other hand, first rejects her lover Heathcliff and later physically and mentally abuses Nelly, who has done nothing harmful but faithfully following her master’s commands. Also by pretending that she is innocent in front of Hindly truly shows her wickedness. The least reprehensible character is Nelly. Because Nelly is narrating the story, the story could be biased. But her obedience towards her masters and her friendliness shows her compassion for her work.