Wuthering Heights, Weavers of
Hesiod once said, "He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe" expressing the belief that those who bring sorrow to others are also bringing sorrow upon themselves. Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights seems to validate Hesiod's idea of the disastrous consequences of revenge. Bronte suggests that revenge will bring unhappiness to all involved, including those who seek it. Certainly, the victims of a revengeful attack suffer from the pain and grief that their enemies have thrust upon them. However, they are not only who feel the sharp sting and painful consequences of revenge. Though one who seeks revenge may believe that it will bring joy, ironically, vengeance may deal the most severe blow on the avenger. Revenge leaves no soul untouched, hurting all, as it destroys every life in its path. Vengeful and malicious acts undoubtedly bring misery and suffering into many lives. All of Heathcliff's actions are done with the sole purpose of making his enemies lives as miserable as possible. Catherine Linton, one of Heathcliff's many adversaries, suffers immensely as
a result of Heathcliff's tormenting. One of his malevolent acts is forcing Linton to sign a will giving Heathcliff all ownership of the land formerly belonging to his enemies. His wicked plan is successful in robbing Catherine of her joys and leaving her "destitute of cash and friends." Heathcliff's cruel treatment damages her spirit. Edgar Linton is another rival of Heathcliff. Isabella Linton, Edgar's sister, suffers in consequence of Heathcliff's wrath treatment towards Edgar. Heathcliff entices Isabella to elope with him and marries her to obtain power over Edgar. He then treats Isabella as a slave until he can inflict pain on Edgar. Isabella suffers in constant fear and "a tiger or a venomous serpent could not rouse terror in her equal to that which Heathcliff weakens," because she knows that he will be her death. Heathcilff's bitterness is spread very wide, and also takes a toll on Hindley Earnshaw. Cunning and scheming, Heathcliff is easily able to take hold of Hindley's possessions, leaving him helpless and poor. Hindley is doomed to be a beggar and is sadly unable to ask
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