9) Atmosphere is the general mood or feeling established in a work of literature. Sasha Blakeley has a Bachelor's in English Literature from McGill University and a TEFL certification. Margaret has taught both college and high school English and has a master's degree in English from Mississippi State University. Upon entering the gates of Wuthering Heights for the first time, Lockwood points out its general state of disrepair, especially noting the carvings of griffins at the threshold. In her letter, she explains that Hindley, Joseph, and Hareton have all treated her cruelly, and that Heathcliff declares that since he cannot punish Edgar for causing Catherines illness, he will punish Isabella in his place. Young Catherine despairs over her cousins sudden departure from Thrushcross Grange. $18.74/subscription + tax, Save 25% Complete your free account to request a guide. Purchasing 13) Novelists keep readers interested by creating suspense--that is, by leaving unanswered certain questions bout characters or incident until later in the pot. Lockwood, a wealthy Londoner, comes to Thrushcross Grange, which is owned by Heathcliff of Wuthering Heights. He wants her to be near the moors she loved. how has Heathcliff change during his absence of three years? After the hair-raising night spent at Wuthering Heights, Lockwood becomes curious about Heathcliff and the other inhabitants of the house. He appears frail and weak, but he insists that his health is improving. Its like a teacher waved a magic wand and did the work for me. He does not know himself well, and the novel begins with him seeking solitude, which he cannot stand. One winter day, during a walk in the garden, Catherine climbs the wall and stretches for some fruit on a tree. It is through their union and Linton's early death that he will control Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange--the gamily fortunes of both of his enemies. Lockwood becomes sick after his traumatic experience at Wuthering Heights, andas he writes in his diaryspends four weeks in misery. ''This is certainly a beautiful country! to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. He sympathizes with Heathcliff and thinks him to be a stoic person. He arrives to escape the failed relationship and seek solitude from society. Heathcliff joined them in the gambling, and, because his reckless bids seemed to bespeak a great wealth, Hindley excitedly invited him to return. 127 lessons Edgar gets a good look at Catherine's "other side". 3) Describe the interior of Withering Heights and the countryside around the house. Some readers have speculated that Nellys jealousy may also arise from a passion for Edgar Lintonwhom she praises extravagantly throughout the novelor even for Heathcliff, whom she often heatedly denounces. Think about other characters that you have read about who remind you of Mr. Lockwood. This plot evidences the way that Heathcliff makes a pawn of everyoneeven his own son. And he makes religion look pretty bad.