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1. Mohamed V University in Rabat
Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS)
English Department

2. Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte
By the end of this unit, you will:
• know about the author and the background information behind the novel
• thoroughly understand the passage from the novel
• be able to recognize the use of dramatic irony in the passage
• be able to summarize the passage
• be able to analyze the title, characters, setting, symbols, and themes of the
novel
• know about conflict in some depth
• be able to use the passage to support your opinions and write a literature
essay

4. Gothic

5. 6 Features of gothic literature
1. Mystery and Fear
One of the crucial components of a captivating Gothic story
evokes feelings of suspense and fear. Anything that is beyond
scientific understanding lends way to mystery, and Gothic
atmospheres leverage this principle.
2. Omens and Curses
Foreshadowing, a literary device used to hint at events to
come, occurs in the form of visions, omens, and curses
throughout many narratives in Gothic literature.

6. 3. Atmosphere and Setting
Gothic novelists set the tone by carefully choosing the physical
location of a scene, as the atmosphere and environment of a
Gothic novel directly contributed to the feeling of fear and
uneasiness.
4. Romance
As it’s widely believed Gothic literature stemmed from Romantic
literature, the two genres share overlapping characteristics. Many
Gothic novels are plagued by a passionate romance that often
leads to sorrow and tragedy.

7. 5. Emotional Distress
Often, Gothic writers use melodrama or “high emotion” to convey a
thought. This exaggerated, impassioned language helps convey the
panic and terror inherent in many characters. Themes of madness and
emotional distress were seen in many of the 20th century Gothic novels
that depicted the condition of psychosis.
6. Nightmares
Nightmares serve as a particularly important omen within Gothic
literature. Nightmares have an ancient association with the act of
foretelling and were used to exacerbate the haunting aspects of a
novel’s plot. The dreams allow authors to better demonstrate the
emotions of their characters in a more immediate and frightening
state.

8. Gothic fashion

9. Gothic makeup

10. Gothic architecture

11. Gothic art

12. e extract below from Wuthering Heights describing the house. How does it fit with
conventions outlined in the box above?

13. Read the text P87 and answer these questions

14. 1 his son, Linton
2 Catherine Earnshaw and her daughter
3 He was from a lower social class and had no money.
4 Mr. Earnshaw, Catherine Earnshaw, Hindley, lsabella, Edgar,
Linton, Heathcliff
5 They were shocked that it was so dark and violent.

15. In this passage, from Chapter 9, Catherine speaks with
Nelly about her plans for marriage, her feelings for
Edgar Linton, and her love for Heathcliff. They are in
the kitchen at Wuthering Heights. The time is
sometime in the 1770s. Heathcliff is nearby and
overhears everything.
•The passage is an example of dramatic irony because
of the fact that the reader, but not Catherine, knows
that Heathcliff is nearby and can hear every word she
says. This puts the reader in agony as they imagine
Heathcliff's pain and despair, and think about what
terrible consequences this conversation will have.

16. In pairs, look up the words you found difficult

17. Passage summary ( sum up the passage )
• In this passage, Catherine tells Nelly that Edgar has proposed. She
asks Nelly what she should have said, even though Catherine
already said yes. Nelly tells Catherine that it's a good match and she
doesn't know why Catherine is worried about it. Catherine responds
by telling Nelly how she feels about Heathcliff. Catherine is in love
with Heathcliff. She thinks of him as a part of her, as if he is a part of
her own soul. She states that she and Heathcliff are one and the
same.

18. • Who are the important people in this passage?
Catherine, Nelly, Edgar, and Heathcliff.
• Which of the words in the phrase bank do you think best describe
how Catherine feels in the passage? Explain.
Catherine feels confused in the passage. She has feelings
for both Edgar and Heathcliff. She doesn't know if she's
made the right decision. She also is likely to feel upset,
since she feels like there's no way for her to have the life
she wants and the man she wants.

19. 1.C
2.A
3.B
4.D

20. Characters Setting Main event Conflict
Nelly, Catherine, and
Heathcliff (he's listening
out of sight for part of
the conversation)
In the kitchen at
Wuthering Heights, in the
1770s
Catherine tells Nelly that
Edgar proposed. She asks
how Nelly thinks
Catherine should have
responded. Then,
Catherine tells Nelly how
she feels about Heathcliff
Catherine has agreed to
marry Edgar.
She has very strong
feelings for Heathcl iff,
however.

21. Analyze the Title
Look up the meaning of the words and fill in the second column
of the graphic organizer. Then complete the third column with
your own ideas.

22. Word Meaning Associated
feeling
Wuthering roaring, windy scared, nervous,
spooky, lonely
Heights up high on top of
a hill
lonely, isolated,
cold

23. The title as symbol
Wuthering Heights represents discomfort, cold, rudeness, and
unhappiness because those words very closely describe the people
who live there and their attitudes. People in this house are never
happy. it's not a nice place to be.

24. Analyze the Characters

26. • Edgar and Heathcliff do not have much in common. They are
both handsome. In addition, both men are wealthy gentlemen.
However, Edgar is born that way, while Heathcliff must achieve
it on his own. Much more separates them. First of all, the men
look very different. While Edgar is fair-skinned with blond hair
and blue eyes, Heathcliff has dark skin, eyes, and hair. Edgar is
kind and patient, although he's also weak and cowardly.
Heathcliff, on the other hand, is obsessive. He'll stop at nothing
to get what he wants. At the same time, he's cruel, sadistic,
and vengeful. A good example of how different both men are is
in their attitudes toward animals. Edgar cries over a puppy,
while Heathcliff nearly breaks a dog's neck just for fun.

27. Themes

28. Love Obsession Social class
"Whatever our souls are
made of,
His and mine are the
same,“
"If all else perished, and he
remained, I should still
continue to be; and if all
else remained and he
annihilated, the universe
would turn into a mighty
stranger,"
"Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's
always, always in my mind:
not as a pleasure, any more
than I am always a pleasure
to myself, but as my own
being."
Catherine says that
Heathcliff "will
never know how I love
him,"
"not because he's
handsome, Nelly, but
because he's more myself
than I am,"
"My love for Linton is like
the foliage in the woods:
time will change it ... My
love for Heathcliff
resembles the eternal rocks
beneath: a source of little
visible delight, but
necessary"
"You will escape from a
disorderly,
comfortless home into a
wealthy,
respectable one,"
"if the wicked man had not
brought Heathcliff so low, I
shouldn't have thought of
it. lt would degrade me to
marry Heathcliff now"

29. In-Depth Analysis: Conflict
Read the In-Depth Analysis. What are the four kinds of conflict? Give
an example from the novel of each kind.

31. • 1 man versus man: Edgar and Heathcliff both want to be with
Catherine in a romantic way, but it's impossible.
• 2 man versus society: Heathcliff wants Catherine, but society won't
accept it.
• 3 man versus nature: Lockwood wants to go back to his house, but a
blizzard forces him to stay at Wuthering Heights.
• 4 man versus self: Catherine wants to be with both Heathcliff and
Edgar.