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Wow in these chapters many things happen that actually surprised me. First Hindley's wife has baby however she dies after his birth leaving the poor child for Nelly to take care of. In this part once again the weather was very important even thopugh the mood of the character was joyful it was winter and winter usually symbolizes death or the end of things. In this case it was the end of Frances's life, however a beginning for baby Heraton. Following up these scenes Heathcliff gives a demonstration of his deep love for Catherine which was pretty cute but also very picky. He proved to her that he payed attention to her acts by marking on the calendar how many days she spent with him and linton and so he complains that he receives less attention. Although he is proving his love I would not be able to handle a boyfriend so picky as he is with Catherine wanting all the attention to himself. Then there is a strong scene (although treated normally) of Hindley's drunkness caused by the death of his wife. This part I felt was very realistic because it showed how the death of a beloved person can end the life of another like it happened with Hindley, and this is very true because it is common to hear about people who become depressed after the loss of close relative or wife.
In these pages Cathy tells Nelly her biggest secret which involves her love complication. Before I was thinking Cathy was a stuck up girl, with two opposed characters who only wanted to take advantage of others, but as she tells her secret I began to sympathize and understand her psychological dilemma. Once she said she was only trying to help Heathcliff grow in life and be freed from her brother's commands, I became more fond of her character; however I'm still in the beginning of the book so my opinion might change.
I've noticed that this story looks much like the Brazilian novelas, where there is a love dilemma, a drinking problem due to family complications, subordinates trying to make their own story, etc. I think that might be a reason why I'm not that much interested in it since I have become tired of the "novelas".
I know I'm still in the beginning but I think Emily Bronte did wrong in starting the book the way she did because the suspense will not be that great since the reader already knows from the beginning that Cathy dies and she was in a love dilemma between Heathcliff and Linton.Eventhough a climax can still be built from this story the suspense of the end will not be as intriging. Also the fact that Lockwood is the narrator, but Nelly is the one telling most part of the story makes it not as exciting. Anyways I think I'm enjoying a little bit more the book now that I am understanding the psychological aspect of it!
Bye!!