An Analysis of Heathcliff's Silence in Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff is a highly controversial character in Emily Bront 's canon Wuthering Heights. He is depicted as an incredi ble conglomeration of enigmas and simplicity, aloofness and affinity, ferocity and vulnerability, inhumanity and heroicity, a man who appears more silent and preoccupied than talkative and carefree, inaudible and incalculable in both words and thoughts. The author of this paper considers that there is much left to be read and contemplate on in Heathcliff's silence and thus make a tempa tive research into Heathcliff's silence by discerning its manifestations and probing its causes, in order to resonate with the inner touch of this complicated soul and relate his silence with the spirit that Emily Bront wished to deliver through Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff's silence manifests as muteness, elusion and colloquial or physical violence. In his whole life, Heathcliff inter mittently experiences the self-chosen silence and the forced silence. He chooses to be silence out of self-protection and the infe riority complex; he considers silence as a token of masculinity. And the ruthless force from outside also compels him into a periph eralized situation where he has to keep silent and struggles against the torture and torment alone.

The Tragic Love of Heathcliff and Catherine

This paper intends to disclose the nature and quality of the relationship and love tragedy of Heathcliff and Catherine in Emily Bronte's only novel Wuthering Heights. Their indispensable union is forged in rebellion against tyrannies. In their revolt they discover their deep and passionate need of each other. Love is conveyed in the process of struggle for individual fulfillment and humanity, based on mutual faith, mutual understanding. However, seduced by the worldliness and luxury, Catherine steps into the world of the Grange and becomes 'the greatest woman of the neighborhood'. Catherine' s betrayal and defection from Heathcliff lead to the tragedy of their love, which results from a world of inequality and oppression.

Devil or Victim—An Analysis of the Characterization of Heathcliff in Wuthering Height

The character Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights is a controversial character that has aroused severe debate among critics and readers long since it was published in 1847.He is considered is a cruel devil and his acts in this novel are too far beyond a normal human’s moral acceptance.However,in spit of physical strength and his power of revenge,he is in a way also a victim of love and society.His destiny is doomed since he came into this world as the one who is"The Other"to take the revenge.

An Analysis on Heathcliff's Inhumanity in the Wuthering Heights

In the Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff is a main and controversial figure. Different critics comment on him from many different aspects. Nevertheless, this thesis focuses on the inhumanity of Heathcliff. Through a detailed analysis of the process and the cruel way of Heathcliff's revenge which bring serious sufferings to the two big families of the Earnshaws and the Lintons and their descendants, readers will come to understand that Heathcliff is a man without humanity. Readers will also realize that Heathcliff is as savage as a ghost. Moreover, Heathcliff symbolizes a Hell; wherever he goes, there is darkness and unhappiness because of his inhumanity.

An Analysis on Heathcliff's Dual Personality

Wutering Heights is an exceptionally successful novel written by Emily Bronte. The novel is organized by the love between Heathcliff and Catherine. This thesis attempts to analyze the dual personality of Heathcliff. Through the journey of love, revenge, death and restoration of humanity, his character is influenced by both his own characteristics and social environment.

Interpretation on Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights In Light of Psychoanalysis

This thesis aims to analyze the main character of the novel Wuthering Heights from a psychoanalytical perspective.By using techniques adapted from psychoanalysis,this thesis finds that the complex character Heathcliff at first reading is easier to understand,and indeed fits into some of the basic victim-persecutor patterns identified in traditional psychoanalytical work.From Heathcliff we can see the importance of one's psychology and the power of psychoanalysis.

Game Analysis on Heathcliff's Behaviors in the Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights was an extraordinary novel in the nineteenth century,for it is very different from other contemporary novels which are reconciled with the public opinion by presenting Victorian values and tastes.It depicts a story of strong love and extreme hatred.This paper used the game theory to analyse the behaviors of Heathcliff in the Wuthering Heights.Some basic strategies and game models were used to illustrate the choices of the characters.This paper can be divided into four parts.The introduction is to introduce the novel,the description of the research approach and the definition of basic theories.It emphasizes on the introduction of basic strategies and some game models which would be used for the later analysis.The second part is to discuss the formation of Heathcliff's dual personality and analyses its causes.Heathcliff was very cruel in his revenge,but he also has a tender side in love,that is the manifestation of his dual personality.The formation of his dual personality dates back to his childhood suffering,the abnormal family environment,the pressure from long labor and finally his only love—Catherine's betrayal.The third part focuses on discussing how his dual personality affects Heathcliff's choices in the game plays with others.His tender personality affected Heathcliff's choice when facing Catherine's betrayal.He could not choose a grim strategy to totally break up with her,but choose a Tit for Tat and to combine with her after a revenge.His cruel personality made him harm other people indifferently which hide the foreshadowing for his death.The conclusion summarizes the arguments of this paper.This paper analyses from the formation of Heathcliff's dual personality,and then analyzes how his dual personality affected his choices in the game plays with others.

论《重返呼啸山庄》对《呼啸山庄》的改写

美国作家林·海尔-萨金特的《重返呼啸山庄》以希思克利夫出走的三年留白为起点,讲述了希思克利夫离开呼啸山庄后的经历,破解了“希思克利夫之谜”。萨金特通过改写希思克利夫的身份,展现希思克利夫人性之恶的方式,突出了希思克利夫的“他者”形象。除了重塑希思克利夫的人物形象之外,萨金特也通过重构情节的方式改写了希思克利夫和凯瑟琳之间的爱情。在《重返呼啸山庄》中,美洲成为自由和幸福生活的象征,病重的凯瑟琳是与希思克利夫在美洲一起生活了5年后去世的。对希思克利夫和凯瑟琳之间的爱情的改写体现了殖民主义意识形态。

反抗与卑贱:论希斯克利夫的双面人生

希斯克利夫是《呼啸山庄》中的主人公,他是一个善恶兼备的哥特式魔鬼,进行了疯狂的反抗和复仇行为,因此在批评界存在众多争议。本文通过借用法国精神分析学家克里斯蒂娃的相关理论,从精神分析的角度,深入探索希斯克利夫的反抗过程、他成为“卑贱”的原因及其所展现的复杂人性。

“他者”的复仇——《呼啸山庄》的后殖民解读

从后殖民视角解读,《呼啸山庄》中希克厉的复仇可以看作一则殖民反抗的寓言。作为被殖民“他者”的隐喻,希克厉的复仇凝聚着作者反抗殖民文化的痕迹,他的失败亦承载着作者对殖民反抗形式的思索。小说反映了作为爱尔兰裔的作者在两种文化之间漂泊的矛盾状态及寻找身份定位的尝试。

论《呼啸山庄》的复仇根源

十九世纪英国天才女作家艾米莉.博朗特创作的《呼啸山庄》被誉为"最奇特的小说",是一部关于爱情与复仇的故事,讲述了英国大工业动荡时代人性的冻结与复苏。文章结合故事发生的时代背景,深入分析主人公希刺克厉夫和凯瑟琳的性格特征,进而归纳出小说的主线——复仇的根源,从而有助于读者加深对这部杰作的理解。

环境·性格·命运——《呼啸山庄》男主人公希斯克利夫悲剧命运解析

环境造就性格,性格决定命运。《呼啸山庄》男主人公希斯克利夫在18世纪英国资本主义畸形社会的成长环境中备受身心折磨和摧残,因而形成了极其偏执的性格特征,也正是这种偏执性格为其悲剧性的命运埋下了种子。

在希斯克利夫形象的后面——《呼啸山庄》中希斯克利夫创作模型考证

本文从艾米莉·勃朗特的生活环境、个性特征和生活经历方面考证了<呼啸山庄>中希斯克利夫这个主要人物形象的创作源泉和过程,试图从一个新的视角挖掘出<呼啸山庄>中尚未被挖掘出的一些新的意蕴和内涵,给读者以更多的思考与启迪.同时也希望通过展示希斯克利夫的创作过程,使我们对艾米莉·勃朗特有更深、更透彻的理解,为这个英国文学史上的"斯芬克斯"之谜增添新的注释,赋予它以新的灵魂.

希克厉何以成为复仇的恶魔

希克厉是《呼啸山庄》中的主要人物 ,他是一个残忍的复仇者。本文试从人性的一面———自私个性以及来自社会习俗和外部人类环境的压力 。

迷失的“自我”:希刺克里夫形象解读

本文着眼于《呼啸山庄》的主人公希刺克里夫所处的环境,从精神生态的视角,结合马斯洛的人本哲学理论解读他"自我"的追寻。从他对凯瑟琳等人的报复和最后的奇异离世,说明了他想融入环境的合理性和不可能,透视了他病态人格和心理形成的必然。希刺克里夫的所有挣扎,恰恰造成了一个不争的事实——与所在环境的彻底疏离,他永远是所在环境的"他者",他追寻的结果是他的"自我"的彻底迷失。

英国女性文学的两座丰碑——《简·爱》与《呼啸山庄》比较研究之一

勃朗特姐妹二人都在英国女性文学史上占据着相当重要的地位。相比较而言,《简.爱》在彰显女性主体意识的同时,又在一定程度上流露出受到男权话语操控的痕迹;而《呼啸山庄》则在想象的荒原上颠覆了男权社会的一切秩序。

天神亦或恶魔——《基督山伯爵》与《呼啸山庄》中复仇者形象比较

唐泰斯和希剌克利夫分别是复仇小说《基督山伯爵》和《呼啸山庄》中的主人公.唐泰斯历来被世人视为"天神"的化身,而希剌克利夫则被看作是"恶魔"的代表.其实,同为复仇者,他们本质上是一致的.他们身上交织着爱恨情仇,他们都有着顽强的毅力,都选择了金钱作为自己复仇的工具,并且最后两人都获得了一定程度上的新生.

对《呼啸山庄》复仇主题的原型分析

应用原型批评的观点,对比研究《呼啸山庄》的复仇主题与古希腊悲剧家欧里庇得斯的《美狄亚》的复仇主题,提出希斯克利夫与美狄亚由失去爱而产生恨、由恨转向复仇的过程基于同一悲剧模式;希斯克利夫的塑造就是对美狄亚神话原型的"移用"。

论《呼啸山庄》中希斯克厉夫扭曲性格的形成

艾米莉.勃朗特的小说《呼啸山庄》是举世公认的经典作品,学界对男主人公希斯克厉夫的评价莫衷一是。通过对他扭曲性格的分析,认为寄人篱下的生活,享受不到家庭的温暖,苦心追求爱情却遇失败的打击以及弃儿的身世使他备受精神折磨是希斯克厉夫扭曲性格形成的重要原因。希斯克厉夫的人生悲剧,揭露了社会的罪恶现象,鞭挞了世俗等级观念对人精神的伤害。