From the novel; Wuthering Heights
NON-AFRICAN PROSE: WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Consider Heathcliff’s marriage to Isabella.
Explanation
'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff's marriage to Isabella is a complex and tragic affair. Heathcliff, driven by his desire for revenge against Edgar Linton, marries Isabella, Edgar's sister. This marriage is not based on love but on Heathcliff's need to hurt Edgar and gain control over Thrushcross Grange. Isabella, who is infatuated with Heathcliff, is unaware of his true intentions and is ultimately victimized by him. Heathcliff's treatment of Isabella reveals his cruel and vindictive nature. The marriage serves as a tool for Heathcliff's revenge and highlights his destructive and self-destructive tendencies.