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呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语

呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语

呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语1. 呼啸山庄中的经典句子都有哪些惩罚恶人是上帝的事,我们应该学会饶恕。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》当我忘了你的时候,我也就忘了我自己。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》我这么爱他,并不是因为他长的英俊,而是因为他比我更像我自己。

不管我们的灵魂是什么做的,他的和我的是完全一样的。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》如果你还在这个世界存在着/那么这个世界无论什么样/对我都是有意义的/如果你不在了/无论这个世界多么美好/它在我眼里也只是一片荒漠。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》伤害我的人我可以原谅,而伤害你的人呢?我怎能原谅!——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》我爱他脚下的土地,头顶上的空气,他触摸过的每一件东西,他说过的每一句话,我爱他所有的神情,每一个动作,还有他整个人,他的全部。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》天堂不是我的家园,流泪心碎后,我要重返人间。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》在我的生活中,他是我最强的思念。

如果别的一切都毁灭了,而他还留下来,我就能继续活下去;如果别的一切都留下来,而他却给消灭了,这个世界对于我就将成为一个极陌生的地方。

我不会像是它的一部分。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》我把我的心掏给了他,他却接过来把它捏死,然后把我那破碎的心掷还给我。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》起来!别让自己退化成了一条下贱的爬虫。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》温和慷慨的人不过比傲慢霸道的人自私得稍微公平一点罢了,等到种种情况使得两个人都感觉到一方的利益并不是对方思想中主要关心的事物的时候,幸福就完结了。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》没有什么东西能阻挡燃烧的激情,包括死亡。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》有谁能想象得出在那平静的土地下面的长眠者竟会有并不平静的睡眠。

——艾米莉·勃朗特《呼啸山庄》“如果你还在这个世界存在着,那么这个世界无论什么样对我都是有意义的,但如果你不在了,无论这个世界多么好,它在我眼里也只是一片荒漠,而我就像是一个孤魂野鬼。

(呼啸山庄)Wuthering-Heights-英文介绍及赏析

(呼啸山庄)Wuthering-Heights-英文介绍及赏析

(呼啸山庄)Wuthering-Heights-英文介绍及赏析第一篇:(呼啸山庄)Wuthering-Heights-英文介绍及赏析呼啸山庄Wuthering Heights transcends its genre in its sophisticated observation and artistic subtlety.The novel has been studied, analyzed, dissected, and discussed from every imaginable critical perspective, yet it remains unexhausted.And while the novel’s symbolism, themes, structure, and language may all spark fertile exploration, the bulk of its popularity may rest on its unforgettable characters.As a shattering presentation of the doomed love affair between the fiercely passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.Today, Wuthering Heights has a secure position in the canon of world literature, and Emily Brontë is revered as one of the finest writers—male or female—of the nineteenth century.Like Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights is based partly on the Gothic tradition of the late eighteenth century, a style of literature that featured supernatural encounters, crumbling ruins, moonless nights, and grotesque imagery, seeking to create effects of mystery and fear.But Wuthering Heights transcends its genre in its sophisticated observation and artistic subtlety.The novel has been studied, analyzed, dissected, and discussed from every imaginable critical perspective, yet it remains unexhausted.And while the novel’s symbolism, themes, structure, and language may all spark fertile exploration, the bulk of its popularity may rest on its unforgettable characters.As a shattering presentation of the doomed love affair between the fiercely passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love storiesin all of literature.Analysis of Major Characters Heathcliff Wuthering Heights centers around the story of Heathcliff.The first paragraph of the novel provides a vivid physical picture of him, as Lockwood describes how his “black eyes” withdraw suspiciously under his brows at Lockwood’s approach.Nelly’s story begins with his introduction into the Earnshaw family, his vengeful machinations drive the entire plot, and his death ends the book.The desire to understand him and his motivations has kept countless readers engaged in the novel.Heathcliff, however, defies being understood, and it is difficult for readers to resist seeing what they want or expect to see in him.The novel teases the reader with the possibility that Heathcliff is something other than what he seems—that his cruelty is merely an expression of his frustrated love for Catherine, or that his sinister behaviors serve to conceal the heart of a romantic hero.We expect Heathcliff’s character to contain such a hidden virtue because he resembles a hero in a romance novel.Traditionally, romance novel heroes appear dangerous, brooding, and cold at first, only later to emerge as fiercely devoted and loving.One hundred years before Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights, the notion that “a reformed rake makes the best husband” was already a cliché of romantic literature, and romance novels center around the same cliché to this day.However, Heathcliff does not reform, and his malevolence proves so great and long-lasting that it cannot be adequately explained even as a desire for revenge against Hindley, Catherine, Edgar, etc.As he himself points out, his abuse of Isabella is purely sadistic, as he amuses himself by seeing how much abuse she can take and still come cringing back for more.Critic Joyce Carol Oates argues that Emily Brontë does the same thing to the reader that Heathcliff does to Isabella, testingto see how many times the reader can be shocked by Heathcliff’s gratuitous violence and still, masochistically, insist on seeing him as a romantic hero.呼啸山庄It is significant that Heathcliff begins his life as a homeless orphan on the streets of Liverpool.When Brontë composed her book, in the 1840s, the English economy was severely depressed, and the conditions of the factory workers in industrial areas like Liverpool were so appalling that the upper and middle classes feared violent revolt.Thus, many of the more affluent members of society beheld these workers with a mixture of sympathy and fear.In literature, the smoky, threatening, miserable factory-towns were often represented in religious terms, and compared to hell.The poet William Blake, writing near the turn of the nineteenth century, speaks of England’s “dark Satanic Mills.” Heathcliff, of course, is frequently compared to a demon by the other characters in the book.Considering this historical context, Heathcliff seems to embody the anxieties that the book’s upper-and middle-class audience had about the working classes.The reader may easily sympathize with him when he is powerless, as a child tyrannized by Hindley Earnshaw, but he becomes a villain when he acquires power and returns to Wuthering Heights with money and the trappings of a gentleman.This corresponds with the ambivalence the upper classes felt toward the lower classes—the upper classes had charitable impulses toward lower-class citizens when they were miserable, but feared the prospect of the lower classes trying to escape their miserable circumstances by acquiring political, social, cultural, or economic power.Catherine The location of Catherine’s coffin symbolizes the conflict that tears apart her short life.She is not buried in the chapel with the Lintons.Nor isher coffin placed among the tombs of the Earnshaws.Instead, as Nelly describes in Chapter XVI, Catherine is buried “in a corner of the kirkyard, where the wall is so low that heath and bilberry plants have climbed over it from the moor.” Moreover, she is buried with Edgar on one side and Heathcliff on the other, suggesting her conflicted loyalties.Her actions are driven in part by her social ambitions, which initially are awakened during her first stay at the Lintons’, and which eventually compel her to marry Edgar.However, she is also motivated by impulses that prompt her to violate social conventions—to love Heathcliff, throw temper tantrums, and run around on the moor.Edgar Just as Isabella Linton serves as Catherine’s foil, Edgar Linton serves as Heathcliff’s.Edgar is born and raised a gentleman.He is graceful, well-mannered, and instilled with civilized virtues.These qualities cause Catherine to choose Edgar over Heathcliff and thus to initiate the contention between the men.Nevertheless, Edgar’s gentlemanly qualities ultimately prove useless in his ensuing rivalry with Heathcliff.Edgar is particularly humiliated by his confrontation with Heathcliff in Chapter XI, in which he openly shows his fear of fighting Heathcliff.Catherine, having witnessed the scene, taunts him, saying, “Heathcliff would as soon lift a finger at you as the king would march his army against a colony of mice.” As the reader can see from the earli est descriptions of Edgar as a spoiled child, his refinement is tied to his helplessness and impotence.Charlotte Brontë, in her preface to the 1850 edition of Wuthering Heights, refers to Edgar as “an example of constancy and tenderness,” and goes on to su ggest that her sister Emily was using Edgar to point out that such characteristics constitute true virtues in all human beings, and not just in women, as society tended to believe.However, Charlotte’s readingseems influenced by her own feminist agenda.Edg ar’s inability to counter Heathcliff’s vengeance, and his naïve belief on his deathbed in his daughter’s safety and happiness, make him a weak, if sympathetic, characterThemes, MotifsThemes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.Moreover, Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical.Catherine declares, famously, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, wails that he cannot live without his “soul,” meaning Catherine.Their love denies difference, and is strangely asexual.The two do not kiss in dark corners or arrange secret trysts, as adulterers do.Given that Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based upon their refusal to change over time or embrace difference in others, it is fitting that the disastrous problems of their generation are overcome not by some climactic reversal, but simply by the inexorable passage of time, and the rise of a new and distinct generation.Ultimately, Wuthering Heights presents a vision of life as a process of change, and celebrates this process over and against the romantic intensity of its principal呼啸山庄characters.As members of the gentry, the Earnshaws and the Lintons occupy a somewhat precarious place within the hierarchy of late eighteenth-and early nineteenth-century British society.At the top of British society was the royalty, followed by the aristocracy, then by the gentry, and then by the lower classes, who made up the vast majority of the population.Although the gentry, or upper middle class, possessed servants and often large estates, they held a nonetheless fragile social position.The socialstatus of aristocrats was a formal and settled matter, because aristocrats had official titles.Members of the gentry, however, held no titles, and their status was thus subject to change.A man might see himself as a gentleman but find, to his embarrassment, that his neighbors did not share this view.A discussion of whether or not a man was really a gentleman would consider such questions as how much land he owned, how many tenants and servants he had, how he spoke, whether he kept horses and a carriage, and whether his money came from land or “trade”—gentlemen scorned banking and commercial activities.Considerations of class status often crucially inform the characters’ motivations in Wuthering Heights.Catherine’s decision to marry Edgar so that she will be “the greatest woman of the neighborhood” is only the most obvious example.The Lintons are relatively firm in their gentry status but nonetheless take great pains to prove this status through their behaviors.The Earnshaws, on the other hand, rest on much shakier ground socially.They do not have a carriage, they have less land, and their house, as Lockwood remarks with great puzzlement, resembles that of a “homely, northern farmer” and not that of a gentleman.The shifting nature of social status is demonstrated most strikingly in Heathcliff’s trajectory from homeless waif to young gentleman-by-adoption to common laborer to gentleman again(although the status-conscious Lockwood remarks that Heathcliff is only a gentleman in “dress and manners”).第二篇:呼啸山庄英文赏析Wuthering Heights which has long been one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature, it has a secure position in the canon of world literature.As a shattering presentation of the doomed love between the passionateCatherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.In Wuthering Heights, Nature is represented by the Earnshaw family and especially Catherine and Heathcliff.These characters are governed by their emotions, not by reflection or ideals of civility.Wuthering Heights symbolized a similar wildness.On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange and the Linton family represent culture, refinement, convention, and cultivation.Wuthering heights, through a love tragedy, presented a picture of deformity of the social life and Outlines a kind of humanity twisted by society and all kinds of terrible events.The story ended with Heathcliff’s suicide.He died for love and his death shows his love to Katherine.He gave up the revenge to the younger generation after he knew that young Catherine and Harleton had fallen in love with each other shows that he was kind in nature.It was the cruel reality that twisted his humanity and made him become brutal and heartless.This kind of recovery of humanity was sublimation in spirit and it glared a kind of humanitarian ideal of the author and endows the terrible love tragedy some hope.Theref ore, Heathcliff’s change of “love---hate---revenge---a recovery of humanity” is not only the essence of the novel but also a clue throughout the whole novel.According to the clue, the author arranged an unpredictable scene for us.Sometimes it was the moor full of clouds, sometimes it was courtyard with a sudden rain and wind.The story has always been shrouded in a kind of mysterious and horrible atmosphere.The novel is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel told about the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the rest dramatic second half told developing love between young Catherine and Harleton.In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily,restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange.The most important feature of young Catherine and Harleton’s love story is that it involves growth and change.Early in the novel Harleton seems brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read.Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change.In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar.Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical.As Catherine declares, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, said that he cannot live without his “soul,”meaning Catherine.Catherine’s betrayal and her bitter destiny was the turning point of the whole story.It made Heathcliff change his love to hate.After Catherine died, the hate became the motivation of his revenge.He successfully attained his objective.Not only he let Edgar and the Linton died in desolation and possessed their property but also let their innocent younger generation experience the hardships.This kind of crazy revenge clearly showed his uncommon and rebellious behavior.This special spirit of revolt was formed by the special environment and his special character.Heathcliff’s love tragedy was a tragedy of the society and that time.Wuthering Heights was known as “most strange novel” in the history of English literature and it was an unpredictabl e “strange book”.The reason is that it was different from the sentimentalism that lies in the works of the same age.It replaced the deep sadness and depression with intense love, brutal hate and ruthless revenge.It just like a strange lyric poem, imagination and intensive emotionexisted among the words and between the lines and it had a kind of amazing artistic power.第三篇:呼啸山庄英文赏析[定稿]Wuthering Heights which has long been one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature, it has a secure position in the canon of world literature.As a shattering presentation of the doomed love between the passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.In Wuthering Heights, Nature is represented by the Earnshaw family and especially Catherine and Heathcliff.These characters are governed by their emotions, not by reflection or ideals of civility.Wuthering Heights symbolized a similar wildness.On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange and the Linton family represent culture, refinement, convention, and cultivation.Wuthering heights, through a love tragedy, presented a picture of deformity of the social life and Outlines a kind of humanity twisted by society and all kinds of terrible events.The story en ded with Heathcliff’s suicide.He died for love and his death shows his love to Katherine.He gave up the revenge to the younger generation after he knew that young Catherine and Harleton had fallen in love with each other shows that he was kind in nature.It was the cruel reality that twisted his humanity and made him become brutal and heartless.This kind of recovery of humanity was sublimation in spirit and it glared a kind of humanitarian ideal of the author and endows the terrible love tragedy some hope.Th erefore, Heathcliff’s change of “love---hate---revenge---a recovery of humanity” is not only the essence of the novel but also a clue throughout the whole novel.According to the clue, the author arranged an unpredictable scene for us.Sometimes it was the moor full ofclouds, sometimes it was courtyard with a sudden rain and wind.The story has always been shrouded in a kind of mysterious and horrible atmosphere.The novel is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel told about the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the rest dramatic second half told developing love between young Catherine and Harleton.In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily, restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange.The most important feature of young Catherine and Harleton’s love story is that it involves growth and change.Early in thenovel Harleton seems brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read.Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change.In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar.Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical.As Catherine declares, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, said that he cannot live without his “soul,” meaning Catherine.Catherine’s betrayal and her bitter destiny was the turning point of the whole story.It made Heathcliff change his love to hate.After Catherine died, the hate became the motivation of his revenge.He successfully attained his objective.Not only he let Edgar and the Linton died in desolation and possessed their property but also let their innocent younger generation experience the hardships.This kind of crazy revenge clearly showed his uncommon and rebellious behavior.This special spirit of revolt was formed by the specialenvironment and his special character.Heathcliff’s love tragedy was a tragedy of the society and that time.Wuthering Heights was known as “most strange novel” in the history of English literature and it was an unpredic table “strange book”.The reason is that it was different from the sentimentalism that lies in the works of the same age.It replaced the deep sadness and depression with intense love, brutal hate and ruthless revenge.It just like a strange lyric poem, imagination and intensive emotion existed among the words and between the lines and it had a kind of amazing artistic power.第四篇:呼啸山庄英文读后感呼啸山庄英文读后感The book,Wuthering Heihts written in 1847,by Emily Bronte.It is a very good novel.The story in this novel deeply moved everyone who had read it and the structure of this novel is very fresh.At first I will tell you the main plot about Wuthering Heights.The story is narrated by Lockwood, a gentleman visiting the Yorkshire moors where the novel is set, and of Mrs Dean, housekeeper to the Earnshaw Family, who had been witness of the interlocked destinies of the original owners of the Heights.Described the love and enmity between Earnshaw and Linton’s family, especially Heathcliff and Catherine’s deeply love.Heathcliff is brought to Heights from the streets of Liverpool by Mr Earnshaw.Heathcliff is treated asEarnshaw’s own children, Catherine and Hindley.Heathcliff is bullied by Hindley after Earnshaw death and his lover Catherine marries Edgar Linton for many factors.This made Heathcliff mad, his destructive force is unleashed and his first victim is his beloved, Catherine, who dies giving birth to a girl, another Catherine(Kathy).Edgar’s sister, whom he had married, flees tothe south.Their son Linton and Kathy are married, but always sickly Linton dies.After that, Hareton, Hindley’s son and the young widow fall in love.Increasinglyisolated and alienated from daily life, Heathcliff experiences visions, and he longs for the death that will reunite him with Catherine.The story is wonderful, and the structure is also extremely excellent.The author Emily Bronte use a series of flashbacks and time shifts draws a powerful picture of this story.Because of its wonderful story, excellent structure and graceful language, the book left a deep impression on me.From this book, we understand the deeply love and enmity.We find that the enmity always touched by deeply love at the end of the story, true feelings and true love always moved everyone.So we must treat others with true feeling s.That’s all I want to say about Wuthering Heights.It’s really a good book.Readers will really gain much from this book.|第五篇:《呼啸山庄》英文读后感《呼啸山庄》英文读后感Published in 1847, WUTHERING HEIGHTS was not well received by the reading public, many of whom condemned it as sordid, vulgar, and unnatural--and author Emily Bronte went to her grave in 1848 believing that her only novel was a failure.It was not until 1850, when WUTHERING HEIGHTS received a second printing with an introduction by Emily's sister Charlotte, that it attracted a wide readership.And from that point the reputation of the book has never looked back.Today it is widely recognized as one of the great novels of English literature.Even so, WUTHERING HEIGHTS continues to divide readers.It is not a pretty love story;rather, it is swirling tale of largely unlikeable people caught up in obsessive love that turns to dark madness.Itis cruel, violent, dark and brooding, and many people find it extremely unpleasant.And yet--it possesses a grandeur of language and design, a sense of tremendous pity and great loss that sets it apart from virtually every other novel written.The novel is told in the form of an extended flashback.After a visit to his strange landlord, a newcomer to the area desires to know the history of the family--which he receives from Nelly Deans, a servant who introduces us to the Earnshaw family who once resided in the house known as Wuthering Heights.It was once a cheerful place, but Old Earnshaw adopted a Gipsy child who he named Heathcliff.And Catherine, daughter of the house, found in him the perfect companion wild, rude, and as proud and cruel as she.But although Catherine loves him, even recognizes him as her soulmate, she cannot lower herself to marry so far below her social station.She instead marries another, and in so doing sets in motion an obsession that will destroy them all.WUTHERING HEIGHTS is a bit difficult to get into;the opening chapters are so dark in their portrait of the end result of this obsessive love that they are somewhat off-putting.But they feed into the flow of the work in a remarkable way, setting the stage for one of the most remarkable structures in all of literature, a story that circles upon itself in a series of repetitions as it plays out across two generations.Catherine and Heathcliff are equally remarkable, both vicious and cruel, and yet never able to shed their impossible love no matter how brutally one may wound the other.As the novel coils further into alcoholism, seduction, and one of the most elaborately imagined plans of revenge it gathers into a ghostly tone Heathcliff, driven to madness by a woman who is not there but who seems reflected in every part of his world--dragging her corpse from the grave, hearing her callingto him from the moors, escalating his brutality not for the sake of brutality but so that her memory will never fade, so that she may never leave his mind until death itself.Yes, this is madness, insanity, and there is no peace this side of the grave or even beyond.It is a stunning novel, frightening, inexorable, unsettling, filled with unbridled passion that makes one cringe.Even if you do not like it, you should read it at least once--and those who do like it will return to it again and again。

《呼啸山庄》片段赏析

《呼啸山庄》片段赏析

《呼啸山庄》片段赏析作者:卢月来源:《新高考·高一英语》2012年第01期【故事梗概】《呼啸山庄》是英国女作家勃朗特姐妹之一艾米莉·勃朗特的作品。

小说描写吉卜赛弃儿希斯克利夫被山庄老主人收养后,因受辱和恋爱不遂,外出致富,回来后对与其女友凯瑟琳结婚的地主林顿及其子女进行报复的故事。

全篇充满强烈的反压迫、争幸福的斗争精神,又始终笼罩着离奇、紧张的浪漫气氛。

它开始曾被人看做是年青女作家脱离现实的天真幻想,但结合其所描写地区激烈的阶级斗争和英国的社会现象,它不久便被评论界高度肯定,并受到读者的热烈欢迎。

根据这部小说改编的影视作品至今久演不衰。

【节选片段】Chapter 1Mr Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights1801 I have just returned from a visit to my landlord①, Mr Heathcliff. I am delighted with the house I am renting from him. Thrushcross Grange(画眉山庄) is miles away from any town or village. That suits me perfectly. And the scenery here in Yorkshire is so beautiful!Mr Heathcliff, in fact, is my only neighbour, and I think his character is similar to mine. He does not like people either.“My name is Lockwood,” I said, when I met him at the gate to his house. “I’m renting Thrushcross Grange from you. I just wanted to come and introduce myself.”He said nothing, but frowned②, and did not encourage me to enter. After a while, however, he decided to invite me in.“Joseph, take Mr Lock wood’s horse!” he called. “And bring up some wine from the cellar!” Joseph was a very old servant, with a sour③ expression on his face. He looked crossly up at me as he took my horse.“God help us! A visitor!” he muttered④ to himself. Perhaps there were no other servants, I thought. And it seemed that Mr Heathcliff hardly ever received guests.His house is called Wuthering Heights. The name means “a windswept house on a hill”, and it is a very good description. The trees around the house do not grow straight, but are bent by the northwind, which blows over the moors every day of the year. Fortunately, the house is strongly built, and is not damaged even by the worst wi nter storms. The name “Earn·Shaw” is cut into a stone over the front door.Mr Heathcliff and I entered the huge main room. It could have been any Yorkshire farmhouse kitchen, except that there was no sign of cooking, and no farmer sitting at the table. Mr Heathcliff certainly does not look like a farmer. His hair and skin are dark, like a gipsy’s, but he has the manners of a gentleman. He could perhaps take more care with his appearance, but he is handsome. I think he is proud, and also unhappy.We sat down by the fire, in silence.“Joseph!” shouted Mr Heathcliff. No answer came from the cellar, so he dived⑤ down there, leaving me alone with several rather fierc—looking dogs. Suddenly one of them jumped angrily up at me, and in a moment all the others were attacking me. From every shadowy corner in the great room appeared a growling animal,ready to kill me,it seemed.Notes:① landlord房东、店主、地主。

呼啸山庄Wuthering Heights: A Tale of Passion and Reve

呼啸山庄Wuthering Heights:  A Tale of Passion and Reve

Wuthering Heights: A Tale of Passion and Revenge1 Introduction"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë has earned a lasting reputation as a literary masterpiece and is considered one of the most significant novels in English literature.The novel's enduring appeal lies in its powerful portrayal of intense emotions, complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as love, revenge, social class, and gender."Wuthering Heights" stands out for its Gothic atmosphere, haunting narrative, and the vivid depiction of the Yorkshire Moors, which adds a sense of mystery and wildness to the story.The novel's exploration of human nature, the destructive power of obsession, and the impact of societal expectations continues to resonate with readers, making it a timeless and influential work in the literary canon.2 Summary of the Story"Wuthering Heights" is a complex tale set in the Yorkshire Moors, revolving around the intertwined lives of the Earnshaw and Linton families.The story begins with Mr. Earnshaw bringing a mysterious orphan boy named Heathcliff to Wuthering Heights, his family estate. Heathcliff develops a deep bond with Earnshaw's daughter, Catherine, but faces cruelty from Catherine's brother, Hindley.Catherine's decision to marry Edgar Linton, a man of higher social class, sets in motion a chain of events driven by love, revenge, and obsession.After Catherine's death, Heathcliff's desire for revenge intensifies. He torments Hindley and seeks vengeance against Edgar and his family, ultimately leading to tragic consequences for all involved.3 Main Characters and Their Relationships1)HeathcliffHeathcliff is a brooding and passionate character who endures mistreatment as an orphan and develops an intense love for Catherine Earnshaw.His love for Catherine drives him to seek revenge against those he perceives as having wronged him, fueling his destructive actions.2)Catherine EarnshawCatherine is a spirited and conflicted character torn between her love for Heathcliff and societal expectations represented by Edgar Linton.Her decision to marry Edgar for social advancement sets in motion a chain of events that profoundly affects the characters and the story.3)Edgar LintonA wealthy and refined man who becomes Catherine's husband, his presence creates a contrast to Heathcliff's passionate nature.4)Hindley EarnshawCatherine's brother, who becomes consumed by his own vengeful nature and mistreats Heathcliff.5)Nelly DeanThe primary narrator, a servant in the Earnshaw household, whose perspective offers insights into the characters and their relationships.4 Exploration of Settings and Their InfluenceWuthering Heights:The rugged and isolated farmhouse where Heathcliff and the Earnshaws reside. It represents a wild and untamed nature, mirroring the passionate and turbulent emotions of the characters.Thrushcross Grange:A refined and genteel estate where the Linton family lives. Its refined atmosphere symbolizes social conventions and represents a stark contrast to the rawness of Wuthering Heights.The contrasting settings influence the characters' behavior and interactions. Wuthering Heights reflects passion, violence, and rebellion, while Thrushcross Grange embodies social decorum, repression, and refinement.5 Highlighted ThemesLoveLove is a dominant theme in the novel, driving the characters' actions and shaping their lives. The intense love between Catherine and Heathcliff fuels their passion, but it also leads to heartbreak and tragedy.RevengeRevenge is a destructive force that consumes Heathcliff, leading him to seek vengeance against those he believes have wronged him. This theme highlights the devastating consequences of unchecked revenge.Social ClassSocial class plays a significant role, with characters navigating the societal expectations and limitations placed upon them. The contrast between the working-class background of Heathcliff and the privileged status of the Lintons adds tension and conflict to the story.Destructive Nature of ObsessionThe destructive power of obsession is explored through Heathcliff's unwavering love for Catherine and his relentless pursuit of revenge. The novel portrays how obsession can consume and destroy lives.These themes collectively contribute to the novel's emotional depth, its exploration of human nature, and its enduring significance in literature.6 The Author's IntentionEmily Brontë's BackgroundEmily Brontë, one of the renowned Brontë sisters, grew up in an isolated setting in the Yorkshire Moors, which heavily influenced the atmospheric and wild setting of "Wuthering Heights."Exploration of Dark ThemesBrontë's intention in writing "Wuthering Heights" was to delve into profound and dark themes that explore the depths of human emotions. The novel examines themes of love, passion, revenge, and obsession with a raw and unflinching approach.Brontë masterfully crafts a Gothic atmosphere, infusing the story with an eerie and haunting tone. The supernatural elements, such as the recurring presence of ghosts and the eerie moorland, add to the unsettling nature of the narrative.The novel delves into the psychological depths of the characters, offering insight into their complex emotions and motivations. Brontë's intention was to create richly layered and authentic characters who evoke a powerful emotional response in readers.Challenging Social NormsBrontë challenges societal expectations and norms prevalent during her time through the unconventional relationships and characters in the novel.The exploration of social class and its impact on the characters' lives serves as a critique of therigid social hierarchy of the Victorian era. Brontë highlights the limitations and inequalities imposed by social class, portraying the struggles faced by individuals who transgress societal boundaries.Additionally, the novel challenges traditional gender roles by presenting strong-willed and passionate female characters who defy societal expectations. Catherine Earnshaw, in particular, embodies a rebellious spirit, refusing to conform to the prescribed role of a demure and submissive woman.By delving into dark themes, crafting complex characters, and challenging societal norms, Emily Brontë intended to create a thought-provoking and emotionally intense work that pushed the boundaries of conventional Victorian literature. "Wuthering Heights" stands as a testament to her artistic vision and continues to captivate readers with its profound exploration of human nature.7 SignificanceLiterary Impact and Critical Reception"Wuthering Heights" holds a significant place in the literary world and has garnered both praise and controversy since its publication in 1847. Initially met with mixed critical reception, the novel has since gained recognition as a literary masterpiece.The novel's unique narrative structure, complex characters, and exploration of dark and passionate themes have made it a subject of extensive literary analysis and interpretation. It has inspired numerous adaptations, retellings, and has had a profound influence on subsequent works of literature.Exploration of Complex Human EmotionsOne of the primary reasons for the enduring significance of "Wuthering Heights" lies in its exploration of complex human emotions. The novel delves deep into the depths of love, hatred, despair, and obsession, portraying the tumultuous and intense nature of these emotions.Through the characters of Catherine and Heathcliff, Emily Brontë creates a compelling depiction of an all-consuming and destructive love. Their passionate and tortured relationship resonates with readers, evoking strong emotions and making them question the boundaries of love and its consequences.Themes of Social Class and Gender"Wuthering Heights" tackles themes of social class and gender roles, shedding light on the impact of societal expectations on individual lives. The novel critiques the rigid social hierarchy of the Victorian era, highlighting the inequalities and restrictions faced by individuals based on their social standing.Additionally, the portrayal of strong-willed and unconventional female characters challenges traditional gender norms and provides a nuanced exploration of women's agency and independence.Enduring Relevance and Timeless AppealDespite being set in a specific time period, "Wuthering Heights" continues to resonate with readers across generations. Its exploration of universal themes and timeless emotions transcends time and cultural boundaries.The raw and powerful storytelling, vivid descriptions of the Yorkshire Moors, and the haunting atmosphere of the novel captivate readers, immersing them in a world of passion, tragedy, and dark beauty."Wuthering Heights" remains an essential work of literature that prompts discussions on the complexities of human nature, the consequences of unchecked emotions, and the societal forces that shape our lives.By delving into the depths of human emotions, challenging societal norms, and leaving a lasting impact on literature, "Wuthering Heights" stands as a significant and enduring work that continues to fascinate readers and provoke thought on the complexities of the human experience.8ConclusionIn conclusion, "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë stands as a timeless masterpiece of literature, captivating readers with its powerful storytelling, complex characters, and exploration of profound themes. Throughout this presentation, we have delved into the key aspects of the novel.As we reflect on "Wuthering Heights," we are reminded of the enduring power of literature to illuminate the human experience, evoke intense emotions, and challenge our understanding of society and ourselves.。

呼啸山庄英文简介

呼啸山庄英文简介

《呼啸山庄》英文简介《Wuthering Heights》是英国作家艾米莉·勃朗特创作的一部经典小说,发表于1847年。

这部作品以独特的叙事手法、深刻的人物刻画和复杂的情感纠葛,成为世界文学宝库中的瑰宝。

故事背景设定在19世纪的英国约克郡,讲述了凯瑟琳和希斯克利夫之间跨越生死的爱情故事。

凯瑟琳出生于富裕的恩肖家族,而希斯克利夫则是一个被恩肖家收养的孤儿。

两人从小一起长大,感情深厚。

然而,随着时间的推移,社会地位和家族恩怨成为他们爱情的绊脚石。

在种种磨难中,他们的爱情逐渐演变成一场悲剧。

《Wuthering Heights》采用倒叙和嵌套叙事的方式,通过多位叙述者揭开故事的面纱。

小说分为三部分,分别讲述了凯瑟琳和希斯克利夫的爱情、凯瑟琳的女儿凯西的成长,以及最终家族命运的归宿。

这部作品在文学史上具有重要地位,不仅因其独特的叙事结构,还因为其对人性的深刻剖析。

艾米莉·勃朗特通过《呼啸山庄》,展现了人性的善与恶、爱与恨、欲望与复仇,让读者在感慨万千的同时,也对人生和命运产生深刻的思考。

《Wuthering Heights》不仅仅是一个关于爱情的故事,它更是一部探讨人性深处的黑暗与光明的小说。

在这部作品中,艾米莉·勃朗特以其独特的笔触,描绘了呼啸山庄与画眉田庄两个家族的恩怨情仇,以及它们所处的荒凉、狂野的约克郡荒原。

小说中的角色形象鲜明,各具特色。

希斯克利夫,这个被社会边缘化的角色,他的复仇心理和扭曲的爱情观,让人不寒而栗。

凯瑟琳,则是激情与矛盾的集合体,她的选择和命运,让人为之叹息。

而林肯·恩肖和伊莎贝拉·拉瑟福德等角色,也在故事中扮演着重要的角色,他们的命运交织在一起,共同构成了这部小说的悲欢离合。

《Wuthering Heights》的另一个亮点是其对自然环境的描绘。

勃朗特将荒原的狂野、变幻莫测与人物的情感紧密相连,使得自然景观成为了推动故事发展的一个重要因素。

Appreciation of Wuthering Heights呼啸山庄赏析解析

Appreciation of Wuthering Heights呼啸山庄赏析解析

She looked out upon a world cleft into gigantic disorder and felt within her the power to unite it in a book. That gigantic ambition is to be felt throughout the novel — a struggle, half thwarted but of superb conviction, to say something through the mouths of her characters which is not merely “I love” or “I hate”, but “we, the whole human race” and “you, the eternal powers…” the sentence remains unfinished. ——Virginia Woolf
Emily Brontë
This novel is famous for the gothic styles as well as its theme. It tells the tale of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted, love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys them and people around them.
Wuthering Heights is a land of storm. It is irritable, rough, violent, energetic and constantly being torn by strong passions.

《呼啸山庄》的英文影评

《呼啸山庄》的英文影评

《呼啸山庄》的英文影评Although "Wuthering Heights" is Emily Bronte's only novel, published in 1847, it has long been considered a classic and is included in many literary canons. In the story Catherine and Heathcliff are friends who are also in a perpetual sexually frustrated state. They are constantly wishing they were with each other, even though they have relationships with other people. This passionate friendship leads to nothing but trouble, especially when there are other people involved. Both Catherine and Heathcliff are selfish and self-centered, and the result of their egotism strains the relationships all around them to the point of breaking.Catherine ends up marrying Edgar Linton who is from the neighboring estate, Thrushcross Grange. They reside together with Edgar's sister, Isabella. In a rebellious state, Isabella runs off to marry Heathcliff. Edgar and Catherine have a little girl, also named Catherine (or Cathy), who is born just hours before Catherine (the elder) dies. Meanwhile, Isabella runs away from the tyrant Heathcliff only to find out she is pregnant with his son, whom she names Linton.Cathy continues to grow up at the Grange under the care of her father, Edgar. Isabella becomes sick and dies. Linton is then taken in by Edgar, but when Heathcliff finds out he has a son, he takes the boy into his house at Wuthering Heights.There were many times where the characteristics of the parent come out in the child. For instance, Catherine (the elder) was quite conceited and was used to having her way. There were many times where she was downright rude to the people around her and treated the servants with no respect at all. Even though Cathy never knew her mother, there were times when she was haughty and rude, especially when she met Hareton, her other cousin, and made fun of his vernacular speech.After Linton was summoned to Wuthering Heights to live with his father, Heathcliff, his father was candid with him, noting his weakness and scrawniness. Linton eventually married Cathy. Almost immediately, young Linton takes on the telltale characteristics of his long-lost father. He tells Cathy that everything she owns is his, including all of her estate and even the locket she wears on her neck (at which he proceeds to tear from her neck and crush with his boot just to show her his power). Thus far, these actions seem quite out of place with Linton's past demeanor.Children learn from their parents and other influential adults in their lives, even if the behavior isn't positive. In Cathy's case, she didn't even have to witness her mother's actions to mimic them in her teenage years. Linton didn't grow up with his father, but in a matter of a few years learned from his example in how to treat women. Although he did not have many positive male role models, he used what male role models were there, and it was the absent father figure who turned up later in life. He chose to behave like his father (perhaps to assimilate) rather than the upbringing his mother had tried to instill in him. He chose to believe his father's lies rather than what his mother had taught him before she died (which goes along with what his uncle and Nelly Dean told him). It is in human nature to imitate the parent figure of the same sex to a certain degree, even if it not right.(ZZ from IMDB)。

呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语

呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语

呼啸山庄优美的句子及赏析英语1. 呼啸山庄英文版好词好句赏析精彩片段一1801. I have just returned from a visit to my landlord - the solitary neighbour that I shall be troubled with. This is certainly a beautiful country! In all England, I do not believe that I could have fixed on a situation so completely removed from the stir of society. A perfect misanthropist's heaven:and Mr. Heathcliff and I are such a suitable pair to divide the desolation between us. A capital fellow! He little imagined how my heart warmed towards him when I beheld his black eyes withdraw so suspiciously under their brows, as I rode up, and when his fingers sheltered themselves, with a jealous resolution, still further in his waistcoat, as I announced my name. 1801-我刚刚拜访了我的房东--一个孤独的且将给我带来麻烦的邻居。

这的确是非常漂亮的乡村!在英格兰,我认为找不到比这更远离社会喧嚣的地方了。

这里是隐居者的完美天堂,而分享这里的荒芜,希斯克利夫先生和我是再好不过的一对了。

呼啸山庄英文赏析[定稿]

呼啸山庄英文赏析[定稿]

呼啸山庄英文赏析[定稿]第一篇:呼啸山庄英文赏析[定稿]Wuthering Heights which has long been one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature, it has a secure position in the canon of world literature. As a shattering presentation of the doomed love between the passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.In Wuthering Heights, Nature is represented by the Earnshaw family and especially Catherine and Heathcliff. These characters are governed by their emotions, not by reflection or ideals of civility. Wuthering Heights symbolized a similar wildness. On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange and the Linton family represent culture, refinement, convention, and cultivation. Wuthering heights, through a love tragedy, presented a picture of deformity of the social life and Outlines a kind of humanity twisted by society and all kinds of terrible events.The story ended with Heathcliff’s suicide. He died for love and his death shows his love to Katherine. He gave up the revenge to the younger generation after he knew that young Catherine and Harleton had fallen in love with each other shows that he was kind in nature. It was the cruel reality that twisted his humanity and made him become brutal and heartless. This kind of recovery of humanity was sublimation in spirit and it glared a kind of humanitarian ideal of the author and endows the terrible love tragedy some hope. Therefore, Heathcliff’s change of “love---hate---revenge---a recovery of humanity” is not only the essence of the novel but also a clue throughout the whole novel. According to the clue, the author arranged anunpredictable scene for us. Sometimes it was the moor full of clouds, sometimes it was courtyard with a sudden rain and wind. The story has always been shrouded in a kind of mysterious and horrible atmosphere.The novel is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel told about the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the rest dramatic second half told developing love between young Catherine and Harleton. In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily, restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. The most important feature of young Catherine and Harleton’s love story is that it involves growth and change. Early in the novel Harleton seems brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change. In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical. As Catherine declares, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, said that he cannot live without his “soul,” meaning Catherine.Catherine’s betrayal and her bitter destiny was the turning point of the whole story. It made Heathcliff change his love to hate. After Catherine died, the hate became the motivation of his revenge. He successfully attained his objective. Not only he let Edgar and the Linton died in desolation and possessed their property but also let their innocent younger generation experience the hardships. This kind of crazy revenge clearlyshowed his uncommon and rebellious behavior.This special spirit of revolt was formed by the special environment and his special character. Heathcliff’s love tragedy w as a tragedy of the society and that time.Wuthering Heights was known as “most strange novel” in the history of English literature and it was an unpredictable "strange book". The reason is that it was different from the sentimentalism that lies in the works of the same age. It replaced the deep sadness and depression with intense love, brutal hate and ruthless revenge. It just like a strange lyric poem, imagination and intensive emotion existed among the words and between the lines and it had a kind of amazing artistic power.第二篇:呼啸山庄英文赏析Wuthering Heights which has long been one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature, it has a secure position in the canon of world literature. As a shattering presentation of the doomed love between the passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature. In Wuthering Heights, Nature is represented by the Earnshaw family and especially Catherine and Heathcliff. These characters are governed by their emotions, not by reflection or ideals of civility. Wuthering Heights symbolized a similar wildness. On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange and the Linton family represent culture, refinement, convention, and cultivation. Wuthering heights, through a love tragedy, presented a picture of deformity of the social life and Outlines a kind of humanity twisted by society and all kinds of terrible events.The story ended with Heathcliff’s suicide. He died for love and his death shows his love to Katherine. He gave up the revenge to the younger generation after he knew that youngCatherine and Harleton had fallen in love with each other shows that he was kind in nature. It was the cruel reality that twisted his humanity and made him become brutal and heartless. This kind of recovery of humanity was sublimation in spirit and it glared a kind of humanitarian ideal of the author and endows the terrible love tragedy some hope. Therefore, Heathcliff’s change of “love---hate---revenge---a recovery of humanity” is no t only the essence of the novel but also a clue throughout the whole novel. According to the clue, the author arranged an unpredictable scene for us. Sometimes it was the moor full of clouds, sometimes it was courtyard with a sudden rain and wind. The story has always been shrouded in a kind of mysterious and horrible atmosphere.The novel is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel told about the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the rest dramatic second half told developing love between young Catherine and Harleton. In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily, restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. The most important feature of young Catherine and Harleton’s lov e story is that it involves growth and change. Early in the novel Harleton seems brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change. In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical. As Catherine declares, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, uponCatherine’s death, said that he cannot live without his “soul,” meaning Catherine.Catherine’s betrayal and her bitter destiny was t he turning point of the whole story. It made Heathcliff change his love to hate. After Catherine died, the hate became the motivation of his revenge. He successfully attained his objective. Not only he let Edgar and the Linton died in desolation and possessed their property but also let their innocent younger generation experience the hardships. This kind of crazy revenge clearly showed his uncommon and rebellious behavior. This special spirit of revolt was formed by the special environment and his special character. Heathcliff’s love tragedy was a tragedy of the society and that time.Wuthering Heights was known as “most strange novel” in the history of English literature and it was an unpredictable "strange book". The reason is that it was different from the sentimentalism that lies in the works of the same age. It replaced the deep sadness and depression with intense love, brutal hate and ruthless revenge. It just like a strange lyric poem, imagination and intensive emotion existed among the words and between the lines and it had a kind of amazing artistic power.第三篇:(呼啸山庄)Wuthering-Heights-英文介绍及赏析呼啸山庄Wuthering Heights transcends its genre in its sophisticated observation and artistic subtlety. The novel has been studied, analyzed, dissected, and discussed from every imaginable critical perspective, yet it remains unexhausted. And while the novel’s symbolism, themes, structure, and language may all spark fertile exploration, the bulk of its popularity may rest on its unforgettable characters. As a shattering presentation of thedoomed love affair between the fiercely passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.Today, Wuthering Heights has a secure position in the canon of world literature, and Emily Brontë is revered as one of the finest writers—male or female—of the nineteenth century. Like Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights is based partly on the Gothic tradition of the late eighteenth century, a style of literature that featured supernatural encounters, crumbling ruins, moonless nights, and grotesque imagery, seeking to create effects of mystery and fear. But Wuthering Heights transcends its genre in its sophisticated observation and artistic subtlety. The novel has been studied, analyzed, dissected, and discussed from every imaginable critical perspective, yet it remains unexhausted. And while the novel’s symbolism, themes, structure, and language may all spark fertile exploration, the bulk of its popularity may rest on its unforgettable characters. As a shattering presentation of the doomed love affair between the fiercely passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.Analysis of Major Characters Heathcliff Wuthering Heights centers around the story of Heathcliff. The first paragraph of the novel provides a vivid physical picture of him, as Lockwood describes how his “black eyes” withdraw suspiciously under his brows at Lockwood’s approach. Nelly’s story begins with his introduction into the Earnshaw family, his vengeful machinations drive the entire plot, and his death ends the book. The desire to understand him and his motivations has kept countless readers engaged in the novel. Heathcliff, however, defies being understood, and it is difficult for readers to resist seeing whatthey want or expect to see in him. The novel teases the reader with the possibility that Heathcliff is something other than what he seems—that his cruelty is merely an expression of his frustrated love for Catherine, or that his sinister behaviors serve to conceal the heart of a romantic hero. We expect Heathcliff’s character to contain such a hidden virtue because he resembles a hero in a romance novel. Traditionally, romance novel heroes appear dangerous, brooding, and cold at first, only later to emerge as fiercely devoted and loving. One hundred years before Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights, the notion that “a reformed rake makes the best husband” was already a cliché of romantic literature, and romance novels center around the same cliché to this day. However, Heathcliff does not reform, and his malevolence proves so great and long-lasting that it cannot be adequately explained even as a desire for revenge against Hindley, Catherine, Edgar, etc. As he himself points out, his abuse of Isabella is purely sadistic, as he amuses himself by seeing how much abuse she can take and still come cringing back for more. Critic Joyce Carol Oates argues that Emily Brontë does the same thing to the reader that Heathcliff does to Isabella, testing to see how many times the reader can be shocked by Heathcliff’s gratuitous violence and still, masochistically, insist on seeing him as a romantic hero.呼啸山庄It is significant that Heathcliff begins his life as a homeless orphan on the streets of Liverpool. When Brontë composed her book, in the 1840s, the English economy was severely depressed, and the conditions of the factory workers in industrial areas like Liverpool were so appalling that the upper and middle classes feared violent revolt. Thus, many of the more affluent membersof society beheld these workers with a mixture of sympathy and fear. In literature, the smoky, threatening, miserable factory-towns were often represented in religious terms, and compared to hell. The poet William Blake, writing near the turn of the nineteenth century, speaks of England’s “dark Satanic Mills.” Heathcliff, of course, is frequently compared to a demon by the other characters in the book. Considering this historical context, Heathcliff seems to embody the anxieties that the book’s upper- and middle-class audience had about the working classes. The reader may easily sympathize with him when he is powerless, as a child tyrannized by Hindley Earnshaw, but he becomes a villain when he acquires power and returns to Wuthering Heights with money and the trappings of a gentleman. This corresponds with the ambivalence the upper classes felt toward the lower classes—the upper classes had charitable impulses toward lower-class citizens when they were miserable, but feared the prospect of the lower classes trying to escape their miserable circumstances by acquiring political, social, cultural, or economic power. Catherine The location of Catherine’s coffin symbolizes the conflict that tears apart her short life. She is not buried in the chapel with the Lintons. Nor is her coffin placed among the tombs of the Earnshaws. Instead, as Nelly describes in Chapter XVI, Catherine is buried “in a corner of the kirkyard, where the wall is so low that heath and bilberry plants have climbed over it from the moor.” Moreover, she is buried with Edgar on one side and Heathcliff on the other, suggesting her conflicted loyalties. Her actions are driven in part by her social ambitions, which initially are awakened during her first stay at the Lintons’, and which eventually compel her to marry Edgar. However, she is also motivated by impulses that prompt her to violate socialconventions—to love Heathcliff, throw temper tantrums, and run around on the moor.Edgar Just as Isabella Linton serves as Catherine’s foil, Edgar Linton serves as Heathcliff’s. Edgar is born and raised a gentleman. He is graceful, well-mannered, and instilled with civilized virtues. These qualities cause Catherine to choose Edgar over Heathcliff and thus to initiate the contention between the men. Nevertheless, Edgar’s gentlemanly qualities ultimately prove useless in his ensuing rivalry with Heathcliff. Edgar is particularly humiliated by his confrontation with Heathcliff in Chapter XI, in which he openly shows his fear of fighting Heathcliff. Catherine, having witnessed the scene, taunts him, saying, “Heathcliff would as soon lift a finger at you as the king would march his army against a colony of mice.” As the reader can see from the earliest descriptions of Edgar as a spoiled child, his refinement is tied to his helplessness and impotence. Charlotte Brontë, in her preface to the 1850 edition of Wuthering Heights, refers to Edgar as “an example of constancy and tenderness,” and goes on to suggest that her sister Emily was using Edgar to point out that such characteristics constitute true virtues in all human beings, and not just in women, as society tended to believe. However, Charlotte’s reading seems influenced by her own feminist a genda. Edgar’s inability to counter Heathcliff’s vengeance, and his naïve belief on his deathbed in his daughter’s safety and happiness, make him a weak, if sympathetic, characterThemes, MotifsThemes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Moreover, Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that theyare identical. Catherine declares, famously, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, wails that he cannot live withou t his “soul,” meaning Catherine. Their love denies difference, and is strangely asexual. The two do not kiss in dark corners or arrange secret trysts, as adulterers do. Given that Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based upon their refusal to change over time or embrace difference in others, it is fitting that the disastrous problems of their generation are overcome not by some climactic reversal, but simply by the inexorable passage of time, and the rise of a new and distinct generation. Ultimately, Wuthering Heights presents a vision of life as a process of change, and celebrates this process over and against the romantic intensity of its principal呼啸山庄characters. As members of the gentry, the Earnshaws and the Lintons occupy a somewhat precarious place within the hierarchy of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century British society. At the top of British society was the royalty, followed by the aristocracy, then by the gentry, and then by the lower classes, who made up the vast majority of the population. Although the gentry, or upper middle class, possessed servants and often large estates, they held a nonetheless fragile social position. The social status of aristocrats was a formal and settled matter, because aristocrats had official titles. Members of the gentry, however, held no titles, and their status was thus subject to change. A man might see himself as a gentleman but find, to his embarrassment, that his neighbors did not share this view. A discussion of whether or not a man was really a gentleman would consider such questions as how much land he owned, how many tenants and servants he had, how he spoke, whether he kept horses anda carriage, and whether his money came from land or “trade”—gentlemen scorned banking and commercial activities. Considerations of class status often crucially inform the characters’ motivations in Wuthering Heights. Catherine’s decision to marry Edgar so that she will be “the greatest woman of the neighborhood” is only the most obvious example. The Lintons are relatively firm in their gentry status but nonetheless take great pains to prove this status through their behaviors. The Earnshaws, on the other hand, rest on much shakier ground socially. They do not have a carriage, they have less land, and their house, as Lockwood remarks with great puzzlement, resembles that of a “homely, northern farmer” and not that of a gentleman. The shifting nature of social status is demonstrated most strikingly in Heathcliff’s trajectory from homeless waif to young gentleman-by-adoption to common laborer to gentleman again (although the status-conscious Lockwood remarks that Heathcliff is only a gentleman in “dress and manners”).第四篇:呼啸山庄英文reportAs far as I am concerned,during Catherine’s lifetime,Heathcliff was adopted by Earnshaw’s,but his son Hendry insulted and maltread Heathcliff in every possible way after Mr Earnshaw’s death.It is Heathcliff’s low status and the ambiguity of class belongings made him suffer discrimination and injustice in the Wuthering pared with H endry,his sister Catherine’s exist made Catherine feel the love that he never had before.They all had the same yearing for freedom.And they were connected on the uninhabited instinct.Their soul was permeated and blended and they were just like an isolated soulmate.It’s Catherine who made Heathcliff find the hope oflife.However,while Heathcliff heard the news that Catherine was going to marry Eadgr,he can’t accept it and left Wuthering Heights.At that time,Heathcliff’s hope was shattered because of Cather ine’s betray.Five years later,as soon as Heathcliff went back to Wuthering Heights,Catherine had moved to thrushcross,grange and lived together with Edagr.Heathcliff loved Catherine so intensely that he disgusted everything around him and began to take vengeance on Hendry and Eadgar.However, wandering between the lover and husband,Catherine was tortured and weakned and finally died after giving birth to a baby girl.Catherine’s death made Heathliff more and more crazy and acclerate the vegeance on everything around him,for which he thought it’s their fault to make he lost Catherine forever. In a word,Catherine provided Heathliff love and regret whatever before her death of after death.The intense love for Catherine deeply rooted in Heathliff’s heart so that h e can’t help torturing Hendry more,possessing himself of the Wuthering Height.第五篇:呼啸山庄英文读后感Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights was published in 1847, and was the only novel written by Emily Bronte. As we know, Emily Bronte and Charlotte, Anne was together called as three sisters‟ constellation in the English literary history. In 1818, Emily Bronte was born in the poor priest family. With less than two years old, she and her family moved to Howard areas and lived in a remote wilderness, and she never left there. When she was 27 years old, she started to write Wuthering Heights, and published it when she was 29 years old. But Wuthering Heights was not well received by the reading public, many of whom condemned it as sordid, vulgar, and unnatural--and author EmilyBronte went to her grave in 1848 believing that her only novel was a failure. It was not until 1850, when Wuthering Heights received a second printing with an introduction by Emily's sister Charlotte, that it attracted a wide readership. And from that point the reputation of the book has never looked back. T oday it is widely recognized as one of the great novels of English literature.Wuthering Heights is a story of love and revenge; it is the typical gothic novel. It is told in the form of an extended flashback. After a visit to his strange landlord, a newcomer to the area desires to know the history of the family--which he receives from Nelly Deans, a servant who introduces us to the Earnshaw family who once resided in the house known as Wuthering Heights. It was once a cheerful place, but Old Earnshaw adopted a "Gipsy" child who he named Heathcliff. And Catherine, daughter of the house, regarded him as the perfect companion: wild, rude, and as proud and cruel as she. But although Catherine loves him, even recognizes him as her soul mate, she cannot lower herself to marry so far below her social station. She instead marries another, and in so doing sets in motion an obsession that will destroy them all.Wuthering Heights is not so easy to “get into” , because the description of the environment and the character, the portrait of this obsessive love is so dark and somewhat off-putting. But in this novel there was the flow of the work in a remarkable way setting the stage for one of the most remarkable structures. And these structures circles upon itself in a series of repetitions as it plays out across two generations. Besides, the description of wasteland in the novel gave more impression for readers. Wasteland gives Wuthering Heights rare vigor and charm and gloomier, mysterious, wild, remarkable, full of passion. What‟smore, it is the temperament and charm of Wuthering Heights, and can be summed up in two ways: one is the Wuthering of humanity; the other is the Wuthering of nature.Wuthering Heights explores the philosophy of humanity. The characters in the novel are full of boldness, wildness and passion which is the human nature and instinct that free from the restrict of social civilization. In this novel, passion is the key to bring the readers into the story, it does not matter of good and evil, beauty and ugliness, it‟s a real existence for us to experience and think. Wuthering Heights is a story of love, but it is different with other love story. During the whole novel, the female leading role --Catherine rarely use "love" to describe the relationship between her and the male leading role--Heathcliff. But In that night she decided personally the tragic fate of her and Heathcliff, she said …my great miseries in this world have been Heathcliff‟s miseries, and I watched and felt each from the beginning: my great thought in living is himself. If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he was annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger: I should not seem a part of it……I am Heathcliff! He‟s always, always in my mind: not as a pleasure, any more than I is always a pleasure to me, but as my own being.‟This is the real soul of Catherine, she love Heathcliff, but she can‟t marry with him because of her selfish and the pretentious feature. This is the paradox of love which leads to the tragic end for Catherine and Heathcliff. Wuthering Heights is a story of revenge. After knowing the decision what Catherine made, Heathcliff left her, left Wuthering Heights. But he came back after several years, and retaliated Catherine and all the people who had jeered and abused him before. When Catherine was going to die, he wasextremely cruel and did not give her tenderness and consolation, but said to her…you teach me how cruel you‟ve been-cruel and false. Why did you despise me? Why did you betray your own heart,Cathy? I have not one word of comfort. You deserve this. You have killed yourself.……You love me—then what right bad you to leave me? What right—answer me—for the poor fancy you felt for Linton? Because misery, and degradation, and death, and nothing that God or satan could inflict would have parted us,you, of your own will, did it, you have broken mine. So much the worse for me,that I am strong. Do I want to live? What kind of living will it be when you—oh, God! Would you like to live with your soul in the grave?‟ Yes, Heathcliff hated Catherine so much, because he loved her so much. He must retaliate so that he could be survival from the sadness and the broken heart.The end of the novel was that Heathcliff committed suicide, his death is a die for their love, and express his undyong love for Catherine. Before he died, he gave up the revenge of the next generation. This reflects that he has a good nature, but because of the cruel reality he loses his nature. The recovery of humanity is a spiritual sublimation and reflects the humanitarian ideals.Wuthering Heights is a stunning novel; frightening, inexorable, unsettling, filled with unbridled passion that makes one cringe. Even if you do not like it, you should read it at least once--and those who do like it will return to it again and again。

呼啸山庄的英文读后感

呼啸山庄的英文读后感

呼啸山庄的英文读后感Wuthering Heights is a novel written by Emily Bronte, which tells the story of the passionate and destructivelove between Heathcliff and Catherine. After reading this classic novel, I was deeply moved by the intense emotions and complex characters that Bronte has created. The novelis a powerful exploration of love, revenge, and the destructive power of obsession.One of the most striking aspects of Wuthering Heightsis the raw and intense emotions that are portrayed throughout the novel. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is all-consuming and passionate, and their relationship is filled with longing, jealousy, and betrayal. Bronte's vivid and evocative writing brings these emotionsto life, and I found myself completely engrossed in the characters' tumultuous love affair.The characters in Wuthering Heights are also incredibly complex and multi-dimensional. Heathcliff, in particular,is a fascinating and enigmatic character. His intense love for Catherine is both his driving force and his downfall, and his relentless pursuit of revenge is both chilling and captivating. Catherine, too, is a complex character, torn between her love for Heathcliff and her desire for social status and security. The interplay between these characters is both heartbreaking and compelling, and I found myself drawn into their world and their struggles.In addition to its exploration of love and passion, Wuthering Heights also delves into the destructive power of obsession. Heathcliff's all-consuming love for Catherine leads him to seek revenge on those who have wronged him, and his obsession ultimately destroys both himself and those around him. Bronte's exploration of this theme is both haunting and thought-provoking, and it left me with a deep sense of unease and sadness.Overall, Wuthering Heights is a powerful and unforgettable novel that explores the depths of human emotion and the destructive power of obsession. Bronte's vivid and evocative writing brings the characters and theirstruggles to life, and I found myself completely absorbed in their world. The novel's exploration of love, revenge, and obsession is both haunting and thought-provoking, and it left a lasting impression on me. I would highly recommend Wuthering Heights to anyone who enjoys classic literature and a compelling exploration of the human experience.。

呼啸山庄英文读后感

呼啸山庄英文读后感

呼啸山庄英文读后感Wuthering Heights: A Reflection。

Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Bronte, is a novel that has left a lasting impact on readers for generations. The story is set in the moors of Yorkshire and follows the lives of the Earnshaw and Linton families, focusing on the passionate and destructive love between Heathcliff and Catherine. The novel is a complex and haunting tale of love, revenge, and the dark side of human nature.One of the most striking aspects of Wuthering Heightsis its portrayal of the destructive power of love. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is all-consuming and passionate, but it is also destructive and ultimately leads to tragedy. Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherinedrives him to seek revenge on those who have wronged him, and his actions have far-reaching consequences for the next generation. The novel's exploration of the darker side of love is both compelling and unsettling, and it raisesthought-provoking questions about the nature of love andits impact on individuals and society as a whole.Another key theme in Wuthering Heights is the destructive nature of revenge. Heathcliff's desire for revenge consumes him and drives him to commit acts of cruelty and violence. His single-minded pursuit of vengeance ultimately leads to his own downfall, as well as the suffering of those around him. The novel's portrayal of the cycle of revenge and its destructive effects is a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the human capacity for cruelty and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger and resentment.In addition to its exploration of love and revenge, Wuthering Heights also offers a compelling portrayal of the moors of Yorkshire, which serve as a powerful and evocative backdrop for the novel's events. The wild and untamed landscape mirrors the untamed passions and emotions of the characters, and it adds an extra layer of depth and atmosphere to the story. The moors are not just a setting, but a living, breathing presence in the novel, and theyplay a crucial role in shaping the events and characters of the story.One of the most intriguing aspects of Wuthering Heights is its complex and morally ambiguous characters. Heathcliff, in particular, is a deeply enigmatic and compelling figure. His dark and brooding nature, as well as his capacity for both great love and great cruelty, make him a fascinating and multi-dimensional character. The other characters, such as Catherine, Edgar, and Isabella, are also complex andmulti-faceted, and their interactions and relationships are rich and layered. The novel's characters are not easily categorized as heroes or villains, and their moralambiguity adds depth and complexity to the story.Overall, Wuthering Heights is a novel that continues to captivate and intrigue readers with its powerful and haunting portrayal of love, revenge, and the darker side of human nature. The novel's exploration of these themes, as well as its evocative setting and complex characters, makeit a timeless and enduring work of literature. EmilyBronte's masterful storytelling and her ability to delveinto the depths of human emotion and experience make Wuthering Heights a truly unforgettable and thought-provoking read. It is a novel that challenges readers to confront the complexities of love, revenge, and the human psyche, and it continues to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.。

呼啸山庄好词摘抄英文版

呼啸山庄好词摘抄英文版

呼啸山庄好词摘抄英文版
以下是《呼啸山庄》中的5 个好词及其出处、意思和赏析:
1. "solitary"(孤独的)
出现在小说的开头,描述了主人公希斯克利夫的孤独生活。

这个词强调了他在呼啸山庄中的孤立和与世隔绝的状态。

2. "mournful"(忧郁的)
用来形容山庄的景色和气氛,给人一种阴森、忧郁的感觉。

这个词反映了小说中充满悲剧和痛苦的主题。

3. "desolate"(荒凉的)
形容呼啸山庄的环境,强调了它的破败和荒废。

这个词暗示了主人公希斯克利夫的内心世界,以及他对周围世界的看法。

4. "haunted"(闹鬼的)
用来描述呼啸山庄的氛围,暗示了这里有超自然的力量存在。

这个词增加了小说的神秘感和恐怖气氛。

5. "revenge"(复仇)
这是小说的核心主题之一,希斯克利夫为了复仇而展开了一系列的行动。

这个词反映了人性中的黑暗面,以及仇恨和暴力对人的影响。

这些词语通过细腻的描写和情感表达,展现了《呼啸山庄》的独特氛围和深刻内涵。

呼啸山庄英文影评

呼啸山庄英文影评

If you've seen other films by Jacques Rivette, you might wonder, just as I do, what this Victorian novel adaptation was all about. If you've seen other films by this unique director - especially "Celine and Julie go boating" or newer ones like "Secret Defense" and "Histoire de Marie et Julien" - this mid-eighties try just doesn't fit.Take the 1974 masterpiece "Celine and Julie" for comparison. In it, two very open-minded young women (both practitioners of different kinds of "magic") get tangled in a mysterious old-fashioned love triangle story, taking place in a archetypal haunted (Victorian) house. When they figure out that the 10-year old daughter of the house-owner is going to get murdered out of love madness, they decide to sneak into the house and rescue her.The thing is, you know from the beginning that the pathetic melodrama in the haunted house is not real in the sense that Celine and Julie are. It's rather they invented the whole story just to kill time & have some fun with out-dated storytelling. It's essentially a illustration of what is called "deconstruction". The melodrama just serves as something that can be manipulated or even laughed at. Rivette (respectively, Celine and Julie) play very freely with a kind of narrative that doesn't seem to work anymore.Unfortunately, "Hurlevent" has just the feeling of the haunted house sequences of the earlier movie - and that means, the characters are not likable, seem like marionettes, bloodless, dull. It completely lacks the light-hearted (though very intellectual) sophistication that made "Celine and Julie" so enjoyable. Maybe Rivette wanted it just like that. Even if this is so, it doesn't make sense for me.。

呼啸山庄英语读后感赏析

呼啸山庄英语读后感赏析

呼啸山庄英语读后感赏析呼啸山庄英语读后感赏析wuthering heights was not well received by the reading public, many of whom condemned it as sordid, vulgar, and unnatural--and author emily bronte went to her grave in 1848 believing that her only novel was a failure. it was not until 1850, when wuthering heights received a second printing with an introduction by emily's sister charlotte, that it attracted a wide readership. and from that point the reputation of the book has never looked back. today it is widely recognized as one of the great novels of english literature.even so, wuthering heights continues to divide readers. it is not a pretty love story; rather, it is swirling tale of largely unlikeable people caught up in obsessive love that turns to dark madness. it is cruel, violent, dark and brooding, and many people find it extremely unpleasant. and yet--it possesses a grandeur of language and design, a sense of tremendous pity and great loss that sets it apart from virtually every other novel written.the novel is told in the form of an extended flashback. after a visit to his strange landlord, a newcomer to the area desires to know the history of the family--which he receives from nelly deans, a servant who introduces us to the earnshaw family who once resided in the house known as wuthering heights. it was once a cheerful place, but old earnshaw adopted a gipsy child who he named heathcliff. and catherine,daughter of the house, found in him the perfect companion:wild, rude, and as proud and cruel as she. but although catherine loves him, even recognizes him as her soulmate, she cannot lower herself to marry so far below her social station. she instead marries another, and in sodoing sets in motion an obsession that will destroy them all.。

(呼啸山庄)Wuthering Heights 英文介绍及赏析

(呼啸山庄)Wuthering Heights 英文介绍及赏析

seemed to hold little promise when it was published in 1847, selling very poorly and receiving only a few mixed reviews. Victorian readers found the book shocking and inappropriate in its depiction of passionate, ungoverned love and cruelty (despite the fact that the novel portrays no sex or bloodshed), and the work was virtually ignored. Even Emily Brontë’s sister Charlotte—an author whose works contained similar motifs of Gothic love and desolate landscapes—remained ambivalent toward the unapologetic intensity of her sister’s novel. In a preface to the book, which she wrote shortly after Emily Brontë’s death, Charlotte Brontë stated, ―Whether i t is right or advisable to create beings like Heathcliff, I do not know. I scarcely think it is.‖Emily Brontë lived an eccentric, closely guarded life. She was born in 1818, two years after Charlotte and a year and a half before her sister Anne, who also became an author. Her father worked as a church rector, and her aunt, who raised the Brontë children after their mother died, was deeply religious. Emily Brontë did not take to her aunt’s Christian fervor; the character of Joseph, a caric ature of an evange lical, may have been inspired by her aunt’s religiosity. The Brontës lived in Haworth, a Yorkshire village in the midst of th e moors. These wild, desolate expanses—later the setting of Wuthering Heights—made up the Brontës’ daily environment, and Emily lived among them her entire life. She died in 1848, at the age of thirty.As witnessed by their extraordinary literary accomplishments, the Brontë children were a highly creative group, writing stories, plays, and poems for their own amusement. Largely left to their own devices, the children created imaginary worlds in which to play. Yet the sisters knew that the outside world would not respond favorably to their creative expression; female authors were often treated less seriously than their male counterparts in the nineteenth century. Thus the Brontë sisters thought it best to publish their adult works under assumed names. Charlotte wrote as Currer Bell, Emily as Ellis Bell, and Anne as Acton Bell. Their real identities remained secret until after Emily and A nne had died, when Charlotte at last revealed the truth of their novels’ authorship.Today, Wuthering Heights has a secure position in the canon of world literature, and Emily Brontë is revered as one of the finest writers—male or female—of the nineteenth century. Like Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights is based partly on the Gothic tradition of the late eighteenth century, a style of literature that featured supernatural encounters, crumbling ruins, moonless nights, and grotesque imagery, seeking to create effects of mystery and fear. But Wuthering Heights transcends its genre in its sophisticated observation and artistic subtlety. The novel has been studied, analyzed, dissected, and discussed from every imaginable critical perspective, yet it remains unexhausted. And while the novel’s symbolism, themes, structure, and language may all spark fertile exploration, the bulk of its popularity may rest on its unforgettable characters. As a shattering presentation of the doomed love affair between the fiercely passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.Plot OverviewI N THE LATE WINTER MONTHS OF 1801, a man named Lockwood rents a manor house called Thrushcross Grange in the isolated moor country of England. Here, he meets his dour landlord, Heathcliff, a wealthy man who lives in the ancient manor of Wuthering Heights, four miles away from the Grange. In this wild, stormy countryside, Lockwood asks his housekeeper, Nelly Dean, to tell him the story of Heathcliff and the strange denizens of Wuthering Heights. Nelly consents, and Lockwood writes down his recollections of her tale in his diary; these written recollections form the main part of Wuthering Heights.Nelly remembers her childhood. As a young girl, she works as a servant at Wuthering Heights for the owner of the manor, Mr. Earnshaw, and his family. One day, Mr. Earnshaw goes to Liverpool and returns home with an orphan boy whom he will raise with his own children. At first, the Earnshaw children—a boy named Hindley and his younger sister Catherine—detest the dark-skinned Heathcliff. But Catherine quickly comes to love him, and the two soon grow inseparable, spending their days playing on the moors. After his wife’s death, Mr. Earnshaw grows to prefer Heathcliff to his own son, and when Hindley continues his cruelty to Hea thcliff, Mr. Earnshaw sends Hindley away to college, keeping Heathcliff nearby.Three years later, Mr. Earnshaw dies, and Hindley inherits Wuthering Heights. He returns with a wife, Frances, and immediately seeks revenge on Heathcliff. Once an orphan, later a pampered and favored son, Heathcliff now finds himself treated as a common laborer, forced to work in the fields. Heathcliff continues his close relationship with Catherine, however. One night they wander to Thrushcross Grange, hoping to tease Edgar and Isabella Linton, the cowardly, snobbish children who live there. Catherine is bitten by a dog and is forced to stay at the Grange to recuperate for five weeks, during which time Mrs. Linton works to make her a proper young lady. By the time Catherine returns, she has become infatuated with Edgar, and her relationship with Heathcliff grows more complicated.When Frances dies after giving birth to a baby boy named Hareton, Hindley descends into the depths of alcoholism, and behaves even more cruelly and abusively toward Heathcliff. Eventually, Catherine’s desire for social advancement prompts her to become eng aged to Edgar Linton, despite her overpowering love for Heathcliff. Heathcliff runs away from Wuthering Heights, staying away for three years, and returning shortly after Catherine and Edgar’s marriage.When Heathcliff returns, he immediately sets about seeking revenge on all who have wronged him. Having come into a vast and mysterious wealth, he deviously lends money to the drunken Hindley, knowing that Hindley will increase his debts and fall into deeper despondency. When Hindley dies, Heathcliff inherits the manor. He also places himself in line to inherit Thrushcross Grange by marrying Isabella Linton, whom he treats very cruelly. Catherine becomes ill, gives birth to a daughter, and dies. Heathcliff begs her spirit to remain on Earth—she may take whatever form she will, she may haunt him, drive him mad—just as long as she does not leave him alone. Shortly thereafter, Isabella flees to London and gives birth to Heathcliff’s son, named Linton after her famil y. She keeps the boy with her there.Thirteen years pass, during which Nelly Dean serves as Catherine’s daughter’s nursemaid at Thrushcross Grange. Young Catherine is beautiful and headstrong like her mother, but her temperament is modified by her father’s gentler influence. Young Catherine grows up at the Grange with no knowledge of Wuthering Heights; one day, however, wandering through the moors, she discovers the manor, meets Hareton, and plays together with him. Soon afterwards, Isabella dies, and Linton comes to live with Heathcliff. Heathcliff treats his sickly, whining son even more cruelly than he treated the boy’s mother.Three years later, Catherine meets Heathcliff on the moors, and makes a visit to Wuthering Heights to meet Linton. She and Linton begin a secret romance conducted entirely through letters. When Nelly destroys Catherine’s collection of letters, the girl begins sneaking out at night to spend time with her frail young lover, who asks her to come back and nurse him back to health. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Linton is pursuing Catherine only because Heathcliff is forcing him to; Heathcliff hopes that if Catherine marries Linton, his legal claim upon Thrushcross Grange—and his revenge upon Edgar Linton—will be complete. One day, as Edgar Linton grows ill and nears death, Heathcliff lures Nelly and Catherine back to Wuthering Heights, and holds them prisoner until Catherine marries Linton. Soon after the marriage, Edgar dies, and his death is quickly followed by the death of the sickly Linton.Heathcliff now controls both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. He forces Catherine to live at Wuthering Heights and act as a common servant, while he rents Thrushcross Grange to Lockwood.Nelly’s story ends as she reaches the present. Lockwood, appalled, ends his tenancy at Thrushcross Grange and returns to Lond on. However, six months later, he pays a visit to Nelly, and learns of further developments in the story. Although Catherine originally mocked Hareton’s ignorance and illiteracy (in an act of retribution, Heathcliff ended Hareton’s education after Hindley died), Catherine grows to love Hareton as they live together at Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff becomes more and more obsessed with the memory of the elder Catherine, to the extent that he begins speaking to her ghost. Everything he sees reminds him of her. Shortly after a night spent walking on the moors, Heathcliff dies. Hareton and young Catherine inherit Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, and they plan to be married on the next New Year’s Day. After hearing the end of the story, Lockwood goes to visit the graves of Catherine and Heathcliff.ChronologyThe story of Wuthering Heights is told through flashbacks recorded in diary entries, and events are often presented out of chronological order—Lockwood’s narrative takes place after Nelly’s narrative, for instance, but is interspersed with Nelly’s story in his journal. Nevertheless, the novel contains enough clues to enable an approximate reconstruction of its chronology, which was elaborately designed by Emily Brontë. For instance, Lockwood’s diary entries are recorded in the late months of 1801 and in September 1802; in 1801, Nelly tells Lockwood that she has lived at Thrushcross Grange for eighteen years, since Catherine’s marriage to Edgar, whic h must then have occurred in 1783. We know that Catherine was engaged to Edgar for three years, and that Nelly was twenty-two when they were engaged, so the engagement must have taken place in 1780, and Nelly must have been born in 1758. Since Nelly is a few years older than Catherine, and since Lockwood comments that Heathcliff is about forty years old in 1801, it stands to reason that Heathcliff and Catherine were born around 1761, three years after Nelly. There are several other clues like this in the novel (such as Hareton’s birth, which occurs in June, 1778). The following chronology is based on those clues, and should closely approximate the timing of the novel’s important events. A ―~‖ before a date indicates that it cannot be precisely determined from the evidence in the novel, but only closely estimated.1500 - The stone above the front door of Wuthering Heights, bearing the name of Hareton Earnshaw, is inscribed, possibly to mark the completion of the house.Heathcliff (In-Depth Analysis)1758 - Nelly is born.Catherine (In-Depth Analysis)~1761 - Heathcliff and Catherine are born.Edgar (In-Depth Analysis)~1767 - Mr. Earnshaw brings Heathcliff to live at Wuthering Heights.1774 - Mr. Earnshaw sends Hindley away to college.1777 - Mr. Earnshaw dies; Hindley and Frances take possession of Wuthering Heights; Catherine first visits Thrushcross Grange around Christmastime.1778 - Hareton is born in June; Frances dies; Hindley begins his slide into alcoholism.1780 - Catherine becomes engaged to Edgar Linton; Heathcliff leaves Wuthering Heights.1783 - Catherine and Edgar are married; Heathcliff arrives at Thrushcross Grange in September.1784 - Heathcliff and Isabella elope in the early part of the year; Catherine becomes ill with brain fever; young Catherine is born late in the year; Catherine dies.1785 - Early in the year, Isabella flees Wuthering Heights and settles in London; Linton is born.~1785 - Hindley dies; Heathcliff inherits Wuthering Heights.~1797 - Young Catherine meets Hareton and visits Wuthering Heights for the first time; Linton comes from London after Isabella dies (in late 1797 or early 1798).1800 - Young Catherine stages her romance with Linton in the winter.1801 - Early in the year, young Catherine is imprisoned by Heathcliff and forced to marry Linton; Edgar Linton dies; Linton dies; Heathcliff assumes control of Thrushcross Grange. Late in the year, Lockwood rents the Grange from Heathcliff and begins his tenancy. In a winter storm, Lockwood takes ill and begins conversing with Nelly Dean.1801–1802 - During the winter, Nelly narrates her story for Lockwood.1802 - In spring, Lockwood returns to London; Catherine and Hareton fall in love; Heathcliff dies; Lockwood returns in September and hears the end of the story from Nelly.1803 - On New Year’s Day, young Catherine and Hareton plan to be married.Character ListHeathcliff - An orphan brought to live at Wuthering Heights by Mr. Earnshaw, Heathcliff falls into an intense, unbreakable love with Mr. Earnshaw’s daughter Catherine. After Mr. Earnshaw dies, his resentful son Hindley abuses Heathcliff and treats him as a s ervant. Because of her desire for social prominence, Cathe rine marries Edgar Linton instead of Heathcliff. Heathcliff’s humiliation and misery prompt him to spend most of the rest of his life seeking revenge on Hindley, his beloved Catherine, and their respective children (Hareton and young Catherine). A powerful, fierce, and often cruel man, Heathcliff acquires a fortune and uses his extraordinary powers of will to acquire both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, the estate of Edgar LintonCatherine - The daughter of Mr. Earnshaw and his wife, Catherine falls powerfully in love with Heathcliff, the orphan Mr. Earnshaw brings home from Liverpool. Catherine loves Heathcliff so intensely that she claims they are the same person. However, her desire for social advancement motivates her to marry Edgar Linton instead. Catherine is free-spirited, beautiful, spoiled, and often arrogant. She is given to fits of temper, and she is torn between her wild passion for Heathcliff and her social ambition. She brings misery to both of the men who love her.Edgar Linton - Well-bred but rather spoiled as a boy, Edgar Linton grows into a tender, constant, but cowardly man. He is almost the ideal gentleman: Catherine accurately describes him as ―handsome,‖ ―pleasant to be with,‖ ―cheerful,‖ and ―rich.‖ However, this full assortm ent of gentlemanly characteristics, along with his civilized virtues, proves useless in Edgar’s clashes with his foil, Heathc liff, who gains power over his wife, sister, and daughter.Nelly Dean - Nelly Dean (known formally as Ellen Dean) serves as the chief narrator of Wuthering Heights. A sensible, intelligent, and compassionate woman, she grew up essentially alongside Hindley and Catherine Earnshaw and is deeply involved in the story she tells. She has strong feelings for the characters in her story, and these feelings complicate her narration.Lockwood - Lockwood’s narration forms a frame around Nelly’s; he serves as an intermediary between Nelly and the reader. A somewhat vain and presumptuous gentleman, he deals very clumsily with the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. Lockwood comes from a more domesticated region of England, and he finds himself at a loss when he witnesses the strange household’s disregard for thesocial conventions that have always structured his world. As a narrator, his vanity and unfamiliarity with the story occasionally leadhim to misunderstand events.Young Catherine - For clarity’s sake, this SparkNote refers to the daughter of Edgar Linton and the first Catherine as ―young Catherine.‖ The first Catherine begins her life as C atherine Earnshaw and ends it as Catherine Linton; her daughter begins as Catherine Linton and, assuming that she marries Hareton after the end of the story, goes on to become Catherine Earnshaw. The mother and the daughter share not only a name, but also a tendency toward headstrong behavior, impetuousness, and occasional arrogance. However, Edgar’s influence seems to have tempered young Catherine’s character, and she is a gentler and more compassionate creature th an her mother.Hareton Earnshaw - The son of Hindley and Frances Earnshaw, Hareton is Catherine’s nephew. After Hindley’s death, Heathcliff assumes custody of Hareton, and raises him as an uneducated field worker, just as Hindley had done to Heathcliff himself. Thus Heathcliff uses Hareton to seek revenge on Hindley. Illiterate and quick-tempered, Hareton is easily humiliated, but shows a good heart and a deep desire to improve himself. At the end of the novel, he marries young Catherine.Linton Heathcliff - Heathcliff’s son by Isabella. Weak, sn iveling, demanding, and constantly ill, Linton is raised in London by his mother and does not meet his father until he is thirteen years old, when he goes to live with him after his mother’s death. H eathcliff despises Linton, treats him contemptuously, and, by forcing him to marry the young Catherine, uses him to cement his control over Thrushcross Grange after Edgar Linton’s death. Linton himself dies not long after this marriage.Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s brother, and Mr. Earnshaw’s son. Hindley res ents it when Heathcliff is brought to live at Wuthering Heights. After his father dies and he inherits the estate, Hindley begins to abuse the young Heathcliff, terminating his education and forcing him to work in the fields. When Hindley’s wife Frances di es shortly after giving birth to their son Hareton, he lapses into alcoholism and dissipation.Isabella Linton - Edgar Linton’s sister, who falls in love with Heathcliff and marries him. She sees Heathcliff as a romantic figure, like a character in a novel. Ultimately, she ruins her life by falling in love with him. He never returns her feelings and treats her as a mere tool in his quest for revenge on the Linton family.Mr. Earnshaw - Catherine and Hindley’s father. Mr. Earnshaw adopts Heathcliff and bri ngs him to live at Wuthering Heights. Mr. Earnshaw prefers Heathcliff to Hindley but nevertheless bequeaths Wuthering Heights to Hindley when he dies.Mrs. Earnshaw - Catherine and Hindley’s mother, who neither likes nor trusts the orphan Heathcliff when he is brought to live at her house. She dies shortly after Heathcliff’s arrival at Wuthering Heights.Joseph - A long-winded, fanatically religious, elderly servant at Wuthering Heights. Joseph is strange, stubborn, and unkind, and he speaks with a thick Yorkshire accent.Frances Earnshaw - Hindley’s simpering, silly wife, who treats Heathcliff cruelly. She dies shortly after giving birth to Hareton. Mr. Linton - Edgar and Isabella’s father and the proprietor of Thrushcross Grange when Heathcliff and Cat herine are children. An established member of the gentry, he raises his son and daughter to be well-mannered young people.Mrs. Linton - Mr. Linton’s somewhat snobbish wife, who does not like Heathcliff to be allowed near her children, Edgar and Isabella. She teaches Catherine to act like a gentle-woman, thereby instilling her with social ambitions.Zillah - The housekeeper at Wuthering Heights during the latter stages of the narrative.Mr. Green - Edgar Linton’s lawyer, who arrives too late to hear Edgar’s final instruction to change his will, which would have prevented Heathcliff from obtaining control over Thrushcross Grange.Analysis of Major CharactersHeathcliffWuthering Heights centers around the story of Heathcliff. The first paragraph of the novel provides a vivid physical picture of him, as Lockwood describes how his ―black eyes‖ withdraw suspiciously under his brows at Lockwood’s approach. Nelly’s story begins with his introduction into the Earnshaw family, his vengeful machinations drive the entire plot, and his death ends the book. The desire to understand him and his motivations has kept countless readers engaged in the novel.Heathcliff, however, defies being understood, and it is difficult for readers to resist seeing what they want or expect to see in him. The novel teases the reader with the possibility that Heathcliff is something other than what he seems—that his cruelty is merely an expression of his frustrated love for Catherine, or that his sinister behaviors serve to conceal the heart of a romantic hero. We expect Heathcliff’s character to contain such a hidden virtue because he resembles a hero in a romance novel. Traditionally, romance novel heroes appear dangerous, brooding, and cold at first, only later to emerge as fiercely devoted and loving. One hundred years before Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights,the notion that ―a reformed rake makes the best husband‖ was already a cliché of romantic literature, and romance novels center around the same cliché to this day.However, Heathcliff does not reform, and his malevolence proves so great and long-lasting that it cannot be adequately explained even as a desire for revenge against Hindley, Catherine, Edgar, etc. As he himself points out, his abuse of Isabella is purely sadistic, as he amuses himself by seeing how much abuse she can take and still come cringing back for more. Critic Joyce Carol Oates argues that Emily Brontë does the same thing to the reader that Heathcliff does to Isabella, testing to see how many times the reader can be shocked by Heathcliff’s gratuitous violence and still, masoc histically, insist on seeing him as a romantic hero.It is significant that Heathcliff begins his life as a homeless orphan on the streets of Liverpool. When Brontë composed her book, in the 1840s, the English economy was severely depressed, and the conditions of the factory workers in industrial areas like Liverpool were so appalling that the upper and middle classes feared violent revolt. Thus, many of the more affluent members of society beheld these workers with a mixture of sympathy and fear. In literature, the smoky, threatening, miserable factory-towns were often represented in religious terms, and compared to hell. The poet William Blake, writing near the turn of the nineteenth century, speaks of Eng land’s―dark Satanic Mills.‖ Heathcliff, of course, is frequently compared to a demon by the other characters in the book.Considering this historical context, Heathcliff seems to embody the anxieties that the book’s upper- and middle-class audience had about the working classes. The reader may easily sympathize with him when he is powerless, as a child tyrannized by Hindley Earnshaw, but he becomes a villain when he acquires power and returns to Wuthering Heights with money and the trappings of a gentleman. This corresponds with the ambivalence the upper classes felt toward the lower classes—the upper classes had charitable impulses toward lower-class citizens when they were miserable, but feared the prospect of the lower classes trying to escape their miserable circumstances by acquiring political, social, cultural, or economic power.CatherineThe location of Catherine’s coffin symbolizes the conflict that tears apart her short life. She is not buried in the chapel w ith the Lintons. Nor is her coffin placed among the tombs of the Earnshaws. Instead, as Nel ly describes in Chapter XVI, Catherine is buried ―in a corner of the kirkyard, where the wall is so low that heath and bilberry plants have climbed over it from the moor.‖ Moreover, she i s buried with Edgar on one side and Heathcliff on the other, suggesting her conflicted loyalties. Her actions are driven in part by her social ambitions, which initially are awakened during her first stay at the Lintons’, and which eventually compel her to marry Edgar. However,she is also motivated by impulses that prompt her to violate social conventions—to love Heathcliff, throw temper tantrums, and run around on the moor.Isabella Linton—Catherine’s sister-in-law and Heathcliff’s wife, wh o was born in the same year that Catherine was—serves as Catherine’s foil. The two women’s parallel positions allow us to see their differences with greater clarity. Catherine repres ents wild nature, in both her high, lively spirits and her occasional cruelty, whereas Isabella represents culture and civilization, both in her refinement and in her weakness.EdgarJust as Isabella Linton serves as Catherine’s foil, Edgar Linton serves as Heathcliff’s. Edgar is born and raised a gentleman. He is graceful, well-mannered, and instilled with civilized virtues. These qualities cause Catherine to choose Edgar over Heathcliff and thus to initiate the contention between the men. Nevertheless, Edgar’s gentlemanly qualities ultimately prove useless in his ensuing rivalrywith Heathcliff. Edgar is particularly humiliated by his confrontation with Heathcliff in Chapter XI, in which he openly shows his fear of fighting Heathcliff. Catherine, having witnessed the scene, taunts him, saying, ―Heathcliff would as soon lift a finger at yo u as the king would march his army against a colony of mice.‖ As the reader can see from the earliest descrip tions of Edgar as a spoiled child, his refinement is tied to his helplessness and impotence.Charlotte Brontë, in her preface to the 1850 edition of Wuthering Heights, refers to Edgar as ―an example of constancy and tenderness,‖ and goes on to suggest that her sister Emily was using Edgar to point out that such characteristics constitute true virtues in all human beings, and not just in women, as society tended to believe. However, Charlotte’s reading seems influenced by her own feminis t agenda. Edgar’s inability to counter Heathcliff’s vengeance, and his naïve belief on his deathbed in his daughter’s safety and happiness, make him a weak, if sympathetic, characterThemes, Motifs & SymbolsThemesThemes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.The Destructiveness of a Love that Never ChangesCatherine and Heathcliff’s passion for one another seems to be the center of Wuthering Heights, given that it is stronger and more lasting than any other emotion displayed in the novel, a nd that it is the source of most of the major conflicts that structure the novel’s plot. As she tells Catherine and Heathcliff’s story, Nelly criticizes both of them harshly, condemning their passion as immor al, but this passion is obviously one of the most compelling and memorable aspects of the book. It is not easy to decide whether Brontë intends the reader to condemn these lovers as blameworthy or to idealize them as romantic heroes whose love transcends social norms and conventional morality. The book is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel centering on the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the less dramatic second half features the developing love between young Catherine and Hareton. In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily, restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. The differences between the two love stories contribute to the reader’s understanding of why each ends the way it does.The most important fea ture of young Catherine and Hareton’s love story is that it involves growth and change. Early in the novel Hareton seems irredeemably brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read. When young Catherine first meets Hareton he seems completely alien to her world, yet her attitude also evolves from contempt to love. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change. In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar. In Chapter XII she suggests to Nelly that the years since she was twelve years old and her father died have been like a blank to her, and she longs to return to the moors of her childhood. Heathcliff, for his part, possesses a seemingly superhuman ability to maintain the same attitude and to nurse the same grudges over many years.Moreover, Catherine and Hea thcliff’s love is based on their shared perception that they are identical. Catherine declares, famously, ―I am Heathcliff,‖ while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, wails that he cannot live without his ―soul,‖ meaning Catherine. Their love denies difference, and is strangely asexual. The two do not kiss in dark corners or arrange secret trysts, as adulterers do. Given that Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based upon their refusal to change over time or embrace difference in others, it is fittin g that the disastrous problems of their generation are overcome not by some climactic reversal, but simply by the inexorable passage of time, and the rise of a new and distinct generation. Ultimately, Wuthering Heights presents a vision of life as a process of change, and celebrates this process over and against the romantic intensity of its principal characters.The Precariousness of Social ClassAs members of the gentry, the Earnshaws and the Lintons occupy a somewhat precarious place within the hierarchy of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century British society. At the top of British society was the royalty, followed by the aristocracy, then by the gentry, and then by the lower classes, who made up the vast majority of the population. Although the gentry, or upper middle class, possessed servants and often large estates, they held a nonetheless fragile social position. The social status of aristocrats was a formal and settled matter, because aristocrats had official titles. Members of the gentry, however, held no titles, and their status was thus subject to change.A man might see himself as a gentleman but find, to his embarrassment, that his neighbors did not share this view. A discussion of whether or not a man was really a gentleman would consider such questions as how much land he owned, how many tenants and servants he had, how he spoke, whether he kept horses and a carriage, and whether his money came from land or ―trade‖—gentlemen scorned banking and commercial activities.Considerations of class stat us often crucially inform the characters’ motivations in Wuthering Heights. Catherine’s decision to marry Edgar so that she will be ―the greatest woman of the neighborhood‖ is only the most obvious example. The Lintons are relative ly firm in their gentry status but nonetheless take great pains to prove this status through their behaviors. The Earnshaws, on the other hand, rest on much shakier ground socially. They do not have a carriage, they have less land, and their house, as Lockwood remarks with greatp uzzlement, resembles that of a ―homely, northern farmer‖ and not that of a gentleman. The shifting nature of social status is demonstrated most strikingly in Heathcliff’s trajectory from homeless waif to young gentleman-by-adoption to common laborer to gentleman again (although the status-conscious Lockwood remarks that Heathcliff is only a gentleman in ―dress and manners‖).MotifsMotifs are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major themes.DoublesBrontë organizes her novel by arranging its elements—characters, places, and themes—into pairs. Catherine and Heathcliff are closely matched in many ways, and see themselves as identical. Catherine’s character is divided into two warring sides: the side that wants Edgar and the side that wants Heathcliff. Catherine and young Catherine are both remarkably similar and strikingly different. The two houses, Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, represent opposing worlds and values. The novel has not one but two distinctly different narrators, Nelly and Mr. Lockwood. The relation between such paired elements is usually quite complicated, with the。

呼啸山庄 英文 小说分析

呼啸山庄 英文 小说分析
●From
Analysis of the complexity of plot
●Heathcliff’s intense love for
Catherine and relentless revenge on his enemy ●Heathcliff’s conflict with Hindley and the Lintons ●Conflict between the privileged and the underdog, between the master and the hired hand
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë
CONTENT
● Background ● Introduction of Emily Brontë ● Plot ● Analysis of the main characters ● Theme ● Analysis of the complexity of plot
Linton: gentle,coward, timid, immortal love to Catherine
Theme
the social point of view, Heathcliff is a rebel against the bourgeois matrimonial system---" a full human life in a capitalist society was impossible of attainment." ●As a love story, this is one of the most moving: the passion between Heathcliff and Catherine proves the most intense, the most beautiful .

呼啸山庄英文简介及人物评价

呼啸山庄英文简介及人物评价

Ending (chapters 32 to 34)
• Hareton tries to be kind to Cathy, but she retreats and then withdraws from the world. But later they become close. While their friendship developed, Heathcliff began to act strangely and had visions of Catherine. He stopped eating and after four days was found dead in Catherine's old room. He was buried next to Catherine.
deserted loved by Catherine deserted by Catherine revenge reatherine Earnshaw: She is not a "good girl" as her father said. She is wild and sometimes irritable but sometimes gentle. The love between Catherine and Heathcliff is also not as others. They even fight with each other. She seems unsure whether she is — or wants to become — more like Heathcliff, or more like Edgar. It is as if she wants both, even perhaps cannot be fully herself without both, and yet society or human nature makes that impossible. Some critics have argued that her decision to marry Edgar Linton is allegorically a rejection of nature and a surrender to culture — a choice with fateful consequences for all the other characters. In my opinion, the vanity of Catherine makes her betried Heathcliff, which influences all people's fate later.

呼啸山庄英文读后感

呼啸山庄英文读后感

呼啸山庄英文读后感The novel is set in the Yorkshire moors and follows the lives of the Earnshaw and Linton families. The story is narrated by several characters, allowing the reader to gain a deep understanding of their thoughts and motivations. The main protagonist, Heathcliff, is a mysterious and somewhat enigmatic figure. From the very beginning, it is evident that he is deeply troubled and harbors a deep hatred for those who have wronged him.One of the most striking aspects of the novel is the unconventional and passionate love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Their love is intense and all-consuming, to the point where it becomes destructive. It is clear that their love for each other is not healthy, as it leads to suffering and ultimately, their downfall. Despite the pain they cause each other, it is impossible not to feel sympathy for both characters, as they are both victims of their own passions.Another theme that resonated with me is the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of fate. Throughout the novel, there is a sense of repetition and history repeating itself. Characters are caught in a never-ending cycle of love and hate, unable to escape their past mistakes. The Yorkshire moors themselves become a character in the novel, acting as a constant reminder of the characters' entwined destinies.Brontë’s writing style is poetic and evocative, and she vividly depicts the harsh and rugged landscape of the moors. The setting of Wuthering Heights plays a significant role in the story, as it mirrors the wild and tumultuous emotions of the characters. The isolation and desolation of the moors contribute to the sense of unease and tension that permeates the novel.Another aspect of the novel that fascinated me is the exploration of social class and its effects on relationships and individuals. The characters in Wuthering Heights are deeply influenced by their position in society, and it shapes their perceptions and actions. Heathcliff, as an orphan found on the streets of Liverpool, is an outsider in a world that values pedigree and social standing. The prejudice and cruelty he experiences from the upper-class characters drive him to seek revenge and ultimate destruction.While Wuthering Heights is undeniably a dark and bleak novel, it is also a powerful exploration of the human condition. It delves into the depths of the human psyche, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the destructive power of unchecked emotions. The characters in the novel are flawed and morally ambiguous, yet they are undeniably human and relatable.In conclusion, Wuthering Heights is a deeply compelling and thought-provoking novel. Emily Brontë’s exploration of love, passion, and revenge is masterfully portrayed in the complex characters and their intertwined fates. It is a novel that lingers in the mind long after it is finished, and it is certainly a must-read for anyone who appreciates classic literature.。

呼啸山庄读后感英文

呼啸山庄读后感英文

呼啸山庄读后感英文Wuthering Heights is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations. The novel, written by Emily Brontë, is a haunting tale of love, revenge, and the destructive power of passion. Set against the backdrop of the desolate moors of Yorkshire, the story unfolds in a series of flashbacks, revealing the tragic and tumultuous history of the Earnshaw and Linton families.The novel is narrated by Mr. Lockwood, a newcomer to the area who becomes intrigued by his mysterious landlord, Heathcliff. As he delves into the history of Wuthering Heights and its inhabitants, he uncovers a dark and twisted tale of love and betrayal. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the childhood and early adulthood of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and the second part following the next generation of the two families.One of the most striking aspects of Wuthering Heightsis its complex and deeply flawed characters. Heathcliff, in particular, is a brooding and enigmatic figure whose intense and obsessive love for Catherine drives much of the novel's plot. His vengeful nature and single-minded pursuit of revenge make him a compelling and unforgettable anti-hero. Catherine, too, is a deeply conflicted character, torn between her love for Heathcliff and her desire for social advancement.The novel's exploration of the destructive power of love and obsession is both timeless and universal. The intense and often toxic relationships depicted in the novel continue to resonate with readers today, making Wuthering Heights a timeless and enduring work of literature.The setting of the novel also plays a crucial role in shaping the story. The bleak and desolate moors of Yorkshire mirror the wild and untamed nature of the characters, while the isolated and windswept landscape adds to the atmosphere of the novel. The harsh and unforgiving environment serves as a metaphor for the emotional turmoil and tumult that unfolds within the pages of the novel.In addition to its exploration of love and passion, Wuthering Heights also delves into themes of class and social status. The stark divide between the Earnshaws, who are of a lower social standing, and the Lintons, who are more refined and upper-class, serves as a backdrop for much of the conflict in the novel. The novel's exploration of the rigid social hierarchy of the time adds depth and complexity to the story, highlighting the ways in which societal expectations and norms can shape and influence the lives of individuals.Overall, Wuthering Heights is a powerful and haunting novel that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters. Emily Brontë's masterful storytelling and evocative prose make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a rich and immersiveliterary experience. Whether you are drawn to the novel for its exploration of love and passion, its vivid and atmospheric setting, or its complex and deeply flawed characters, Wuthering Heights is a work of literature that is sure to leave a lasting impression.。

《呼啸山庄》的英语金句赏析

《呼啸山庄》的英语金句赏析

《呼啸山庄》的英语金句赏析每一场电影或者故事都有她经典的情节或句子,小编在此献上《呼啸山庄》的英语金句赏析,希望你喜欢。

1.If you also exist in this world, then this world, regardless of what, has to me is meaningful. But if you not, regardless of this world has how well, he in my eye is also only a wilderness. But I likely am a fox soul wild ghost.如果你还在这个世界,那么这个世界无论什么样,对我都有是有意义的。

但是如果你不在了,无论这个世界有多么好,在我眼里也只是一片荒漠。

而我就像是一个狐魂野鬼。

2.You have lost me, Edward. And I've lost you.你已经失去我了,爱德华。

我也失去了您。

3.To see a world in a grain of sand. And a heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand. And eternity in an hour.从一粒沙子看到一个世界,从一朵野花看到一个天堂,把握在你手心里的就是无限,永恒也就消融于一个时辰。

4.Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment, not only about survival.生活是一串串的快乐时光,我们不仅仅是为了生存而生存。

5.I love you not because of who you are, because of who I am when I am with you .我爱你,不是因为你是一个怎样的人,而是因为我喜欢与你在一起时的感觉。

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Wuthering Heights which has long been one of the most popular and highly regarded novels in English literature, it has a secure position in the canon of world literature. As a shattering presentation of the doomed love between the passionate Catherine and Heathcliff, it remains one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature.
In Wuthering Heights,Nature is represented by the Earnshaw family and especially Catherine and Heathcliff. These characters are governed by their emotions, not by reflection or ideals of civility. Wuthering Heights symbolized a similar wildness. On the other hand, Thrushcross Grange and the Linton family represent culture, refinement, convention, and cultivation. Wuthering heights, through a love tragedy, presented a picture of deformity of the social life and Outlines a kind of humanity twisted by society and all kinds of terrible events.
The story ended with Heathcliff’s suicide. He died for love and his death shows his love to Katherine. He gave up the revenge to the younger generation after he knew that young Catherine and Harleton had fallen in love with each other shows that he was kind in nature. It was the cruel reality that twisted his humanity and made him become brutal and heartless. This kind of recovery of humanity was sublimation in spirit and it glared a kind of humanitarian ideal of the author and endows the terrible love tragedy some hope. Therefore, Heathcl iff’s change of “love---hate---revenge---a recovery of humanity” is not only the essence of the novel b ut also a clue throughout the whole novel. According to the clue, the author arranged an unpredictable scene for us. Sometimes it was the moor full of clouds, sometimes it was courtyard with a sudden rain and wind. The story has always been shrouded in a kind of mysterious and horrible atmosphere.
The novel is actually structured around two parallel love stories, the first half of the novel told about the love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while the rest dramatic second half told developing love between young Catherine and Harleton. In contrast to the first, the latter tale ends happily, restoring peace and order to Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. The most important feature of young Catherine and Harleton’s love story is that it involves growth and change. Early in the
novel Harleton seems brutal, savage, and illiterate, but over time he becomes a loyal friend to young Catherine and learns to read. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love, on the other hand, is rooted in their childhood and is marked by the refusal to change. In choosing to marry Edgar, Catherine seeks a more genteel life, but she refuses to adapt to her role as wife, either by sacrificing Heathcliff or embracing Edgar. Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is based on their shared perception t hat they are identical. As Catherine declares, “I am Heathcliff,” while Heathcliff, upon Catherine’s death, said that he cannot live without his “soul,” meaning Catherine.
Catherine’s betrayal and her bitter destiny was the turning point of the whole stor y. It made Heathcliff change his love to hate. After Catherine died, the hate became the motivation of his revenge. He successfully attained his objective. Not only he let Edgar and the Linton died in desolation and possessed their property but also let their innocent younger generation experience the hardships. This kind of crazy revenge clearly showed his uncommon and rebellious behavior. This special spirit of revolt was formed by the special environment and his special character. Heathcliff’s love tragedy was a tragedy of the society and that time.
Wuthering Heights was known as “most strange novel”in the history of English literature and it was an unpredictable "strange book". The reason is that it was different from the sentimentalism that lies in the works of the same age. It replaced the deep sadness and depression with intense love, brutal hate and ruthless revenge. It just like a strange lyric poem, imagination and intensive emotion existed among the words and between the lines and it had a kind of amazing artistic power.。

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