Themes and Analysis of Wuthering Heights

Helen Blunden reviews 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, sharing her personal experience and insights. She discusses the impact of her modern perspective on reading this classic, analyzing characters like Heathcliff and Cathy. Helen reflects on themes of obsession and emotional reactions, ultimately recognizing the book's lasting impact despite its bleakness.

What year was Wuthering Heights published?

• 1865

• 1870

• 1850

• 1847

Which other author does Helen compare Emily Bronte to?

• Virginia Woolf

• Mary Shelley

• Sylvia Plath

• Jane Austen

What mindset does the author suggest she should avoid when reading classic literature?

• Modernist mindset

• Romantic mindset

• Victorian mindset

• 2023 mindset

What does the author identify as a major theme in Wuthering Heights?

• Adventure

• Friendship

• Love

• Obsession

How does the author describe the environment of Wuthering Heights?

• Colorful and lively

• Dark and gray

• Warm and inviting

• Bright and cheerful

What is the author's emotional reaction to the character of Kathy?

• Sympathy

• Dislike

• Indifference

• Admiration

What does the author suggest could have changed the outcome for Kathy and Heathcliff?

• Different location

• More wealth

• New characters

• Better communication

What does the author believe is the ultimate emotion Heathcliff experiences?

• Contentment

• Anger

• Grief

• Joy

What does the author think about the creative genius of Emily Bronte?

• It is overrated

• It is evident in her empathy

• It is not present

• It is only in her poetry

How does the author feel about the legacy of Wuthering Heights?

• It is a humorous story

• It is a simple tale

• It is a story of obsession

• It is a positive love story