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Published: 24.07.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Obsession in "Wuthering Heights"', 1.
  • Essays 'Obsession in "Wuthering Heights"', 2.
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The word obsession is defined in the dictionary as: "a compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion." The novel "Wuthering Heights", is a story about love turned obsession. An obsession that leads the characters to be impulsive, vindictive, jealous and stupid. These obsessions run and ruin the lives of all the characters in Wuthering Heights. Their extreme passions have direct effects on the lives of others, and carry over into other generations.
First of all, there is Heathcliff, a pitiful man driven by his obsession for Catherine and revenge. …

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