The most interesting books are the ones that involve you in an ongoing conflict. In Wuthering Heights, a novel by Emily Bronte, you are always caught wondering what will happen next. On the one hand there are the polite and generous people of Thrushcross Grange and on the other the instinctive and violent inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. Whatever happens in the novel, it is clearly evident that there is a conflict between nature and society in Bronte's literary masterpiece, Wuthering Heights. When you compare the two estates in Wuthering Heights, you can see the essence of Nature versus Society. In Wuthering Heights the house is boring and monotonous. Heathcliff has dogs that attack strangers, however, at Thrushcross Grange the house is lively and welcoming. The Lintons have a warm, comfortable home that represents the Victorian upper class. Perhaps the most interesting conflict between nature and society is seen between Catherine and Heathcliff. Bronte begins her novel by giving us the hint of a connection between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. This connection grows stronger throughout the novel until Catherine and Heathcliff find their way to Thrushcross Grange. In this part of the novel we begin to see the never-ending conflict between nature and society. Heathcliff symbolizes Nature, especially because of his upbringing. However, Catherine symbolizes society due to her drastic change in lifestyle after being with the Lintons. As readers we can immediately tell that Heathcliff was someone who did not fit into society due to his appearance and background. “He is a dark-skinned gypsy in appearance, in dress and in manners a gentleman” (Bronte 3). Bronte makes it clear that Heathcliff would definitely not fit into the accepted society du...... middle of paper...... was born, Heathcliff couldn't deal with someone who reminded him of his one true love. Heathcliff forces marriage between young Cathy and his son, so that he can obtain Thrushcross Grange once his invalid son, Linton Heathcliff, is dead. Heathcliff confesses to Nelly that Catherine's soul has haunted him every day since her death. Heathcliff, in his wild rage, tried to strike young Cathy but failed due to a peculiar resemblance between her and her mother. This idea of nature versus society in Bronte's book leaves us readers thinking that the conflict was Heathcliff and Catherine not getting married, however, this also leaves the reader with a very interesting question, if Heathcliff and Catherine were able to love each other l would each other have resolved the conflict? Love could have resolved the conflict between the battle between nature and society?
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