The Development of Catherine and Heathcliffe’s Relationship From Chapter 7 of Wuthering Heights

This passage is crucial to the development of Heathcliffe and Catherine’s relationship. It shows how their friendship is beginning to change. Both of them act differently toward eachother and this can be seen in many ways. Several literary devices make the passage more evident of this growing change such as point of view, diction, and selection of detail.
Catherine was gone for a short period of five weeks, which proved to be long enough to alter the person she once was. She matured in that small amount of time which is evident through her mannerisms, dress, and hygiene. Upon returning home she sees Heathcliffe who is still just as dirty and untamed as before. They are now in a tough spot because they are faced with the struggle of Catherine growing up and Heathcliffe staying the same. Catherine has a personal struggle because she is astounded at Heathcliffe’s state and hurts his feelings almost intentional...