Wuthering Heights Suffering Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

She had no breath for speaking. I brought a glass full; and as she would not drink, I sprinkled it on her face. In a few seconds she stretched herself out stiff, and turned up her eyes, while her cheeks, at once blanched and livid, assumed the aspect of death. Linton looked terrified. (11.90)

What begins partly as a charade becomes full-blown affliction and, ultimately, death for Catherine. Her death is quite a visual spectacle. Finally, she gets a reaction from Linton, who realizes what he is about to lose.

Quote #8

"He told me of Catherine's illness, and accused my brother of causing it; promising that I should be Edgar's proxy in suffering, till he could get hold of him." (14.103)

Isabella will receive the punishment that Heathcliff intends for Edgar. In the end, everyone is a victim of Heathcliff's rage. Isabella's remark here suggests that Heathcliff is in denial about the real reason for his rage.

Quote #9

"Is it not sufficient for your infernal selfishness, that while you are at peace I shall writhe in the torments of hell?" (15.28)

As if Catherine could ever rest in peace. Even if she could, Heathcliff would not want her to. He actually wants her to suffer with him, because that means she loves him as much as he loves her.