Emily Brontë

A cura di Annabel Pope
 Wuthering Heights is considered to be one of the greatest works in English literature because of its plot, the gallery of characters which spans two generations, the Gothic element and its sentimental and psychological aspects.
 It is the disturbing story of an impossible love from the first childish games on the Yorkshire moors up to Cathy’s death and beyond, in a desperate pursuit of love which transcends life. Grudges, wickedness and cruel revenge, together with bursts of human generosity and passion, all take place inside or not far away from the main character of this novel: the house, i.e. “Wuthering Heights”.
 The numerous in-depth analyses are about the Brontë sisters, the setting of the story, the writer’s poetry, music and works of art inspired by Wuthering Heights, its adaptations for cinema, and the Gothic element present in the novel. 
 
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 Wuthering Heights di Emily Brontë è considerata una delle più grandi opere della letteratura inglese.
 È la storia inquietante di un amore impossibile. Rancori, perfidie e vendette crudeli accanto a slanci di umana partecipazione si svolgono tutti dentro o poco distanti dal protagonista assoluto del romanzo: la casa, chiamata “Wuthering Heights”.
 I numerosi approfondimenti vertono su Emily e le sorelle Brontë, la poesia dell’autrice, i film e la musica e la tematica gotica che il romanzo ha ispirato.

Chapter 1 – A Strange Household

Extension: Who was Emily Brontë?

Chapter 2 – Heathcliff and Cathy

Extension: The Brontë country

Chapter 3 – Separation and Reunion

Extension: Emily and her poetry

Chapter 4 – Cathy’s Decline

Extension: Wuthering Heights: the films

Chapter 5 – Twelve Years Later

Extension: Who has Wuthering Heights inspired?

Chapter 6 – Heathcliff’s Revenge

Extension: Gothic and supernatural elements in Wuthering Heights

Chapter 7 – Epilogue

Extension: Haworth churchyard

Summing-up activities

Glossary

1  A Strange Household Chapter BEFORE READING 1 What kind of story do you expect Wuthering Heights to be? Choose from the following. c c c c c c c c 2 A A A A A A A A romantic love story dramatic family saga gripping adventure story detective story historical novel passionate intrigue of human emotions ghost story legend When do you think the story is set? Tick the correct box. c In the 17th century c In the 19th century c In the future c In the Middle Ages c In the 18th century c In contemporary times 3 Look at the picture of the Yorkshire moors. What kind of emotions do they inspire in you? Choose from the list below. c freedom c nostalgia c jealousy c power c sadness c violence c fear c passion c suffering 6 c pleasure c anger c peace 

Wuthering Heights A Strange Household Chapter 1  There is a spot,  mid barren hills Where winter howls1 and driving rain; But, if the dreary tempest chills There is a light that warms again  (Emily Bront ,  A little While , a poem from the collection published in 1846 by the three sisters under the pseudonyms of Currer, Acton and Bell.) m L Lockwood kicked his horse into a gallop, the fresh, sharp air u filling his lungs as he rode across the beautiful wild moors to meet his neighbour and landlord for the first time. How right he had been in choosing this magnificently remote spot of England q to escape from society for a while. He saw the farm from afar, indeed he could not have missed it, perched2 as it was in isolation up on the hill, exposed to the elements. Its four high cornerstones were silhouetted against the sky, the rays of the sun catching the light on the deep-set3, high, narrow windows. The few trees and bushes that grew around it slanted4 sadly in the same direction, blown by the unforgiving, cold, north wind. Wuthering Heights was certainly a perfect name for the place, the term  wuthering  referring to the terrible storms which so frequently whirled5 over the hills, one of which, to a more expert eye, could have been seen to be approaching in the distance, in spite of the sunshine. As he rode up to the gate, he caught sight of a lone, dark u figure in the rather neglected yard behind it. He called out, cheerfully,  Hello, Mr Heathcliff? I m Lockwood, your new tenant from Thrushcross Grange.  m m 1. howls: makes a long, loud cry. 2. perched: placed in a high and / or dangerous position. 3. deep-set: set far back in the wall (usually used to describe eyes in a person s face). 4. slanted: leaned in one position. 5. whirled: moved around quickly in a circle or in one particular direction. 7 

Narrativa inglese, livello B2 intermedio. Il romanzo di Emily Brontë è considerato una delle più grandi opere della letteratura inglese.

Wuthering Heights - Collana RAINBOWS

Level B2 • Intermediate - Collana RAINBOWS

Wuthering Heights

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