Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What role does Catherine & Heathcliff's relationship play in the novel's structure?
What role does Catherine & Heathcliff's relationship play in the novel's structure?
Driving force behind major conflicts
Which two relationships does Brontë contrast to present different visions of love?
Which two relationships does Brontë contrast to present different visions of love?
Catherine/Heathcliff & Cathy/Hareton
How does Hareton transform through his relationship with Cathy?
How does Hareton transform through his relationship with Cathy?
From brutal & illiterate to loyal & able to read
What does Catherine mean when she declares 'I am Heathcliff'?
What does Catherine mean when she declares 'I am Heathcliff'?
Their love is based on being identical
How does the novel overcome its characters' disastrous problems?
How does the novel overcome its characters' disastrous problems?
Through time passing & new generation rising
In the British class hierarchy, where did the gentry sit?
In the British class hierarchy, where did the gentry sit?
Below aristocracy, with no official titles
Why does Catherine choose to marry Edgar Linton?
Why does Catherine choose to marry Edgar Linton?
To be 'the greatest woman of the neighbourhood'
What is Heathcliff's social trajectory throughout the novel?
What is Heathcliff's social trajectory throughout the novel?
Orphan→gentleman→labourer→gentleman again
How does Heathcliff seek revenge on Hindley?
How does Heathcliff seek revenge on Hindley?
By raising Hareton as Hindley raised him
What does Heathcliff's death alone & desperate demonstrate?
What does Heathcliff's death alone & desperate demonstrate?
The ultimate futility of his revenge