wuthering heights
How far in your opinion does “Wuthering Heights” conform to the conventions of a gothic novel? ... Despite the fact that “Wuthering heights” was published in 1847, it does contain some gothic features. ... There are also several instances of persecution in “Wuthering Heights”. ... Hyland believes that none of the women in Wuthering Heights capture this role, however he does believe they are still persecuted women as they represent the reputable society that Heathcliff detests. ... The setting of “Wuthering Heights” is the forbidding Yorkshire Moors, and like Hyland I think that it “provides an ideal setting for a grim story.” The description of Wuthering Heights is similar to that of a castle as it is described as being “strong, the narrow windows are deeply set in the wall, and the corners defended with large jutting stones.