How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I shall be your father, to-morrow—all the father you'll have in a few days—and you shall have plenty of that. (27.61)
Heathcliff's promise of fatherhood spells misery and certain abuse for his soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Here, as elsewhere in the novel, family roles are very confused. Heathcliff was a brother but never really treated like one—nor acted like one. Now he will be a "father" who acts like no father should.