Abstract

The paper would study Catherine’s dual character in three parts. Firstly, it  would analyze some dual characters and corresponding matters which Catherine has embodied. In Wuthering Heights, Catherine was innocent and kind-hearted. However, she became hypercritical and rude after she married in Thrushcross Grange. Secondly, it would study reasons accounting for Catherine’s dual character, including social background, family environment, influence of people around her, etc. Thirdly, it would analyze the influence of Catherine’s dual character on her life and how would Heathcliff and her love become a tragedy. 

Keywords: dual character; reason; influence ; tragedy

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1 Introduction-1

2 Literature Review-2

3 The Study on Catherine Earnshaw’s Dual Character-4

3.1 Catherine’s innocence in Wuthering Heights-4

3.2 Catherine’s hypocrisy in Thrushcross Grange-5

3.3 Her complicated action and words due to her dual character-5

4 Reasons for Catherine’s Dual Character-6

5 Her Character’s Influence on Her Life-8

6 Conclusion-10

Works cited-12