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This 5 page paper takes the idea of a person's basic nature and shows how no amount of culture can change it. This idea is related to the main theme of the novel. Quotes given from the book and cited in MLA format. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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themselves into whomever they chose to become? This nature versus nurture seems to be at the heart of Emily Brontes book, Wuthering Heights. In fact, the idea is explored through
relationships, setting and circumstances. "It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now; so he shall never know how I love him; and that, not because hes handsome, Nelly, but because
hes more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same, and Lintons is as different as a moonbeam from lightning, or frost
from fire"(Bronte, IX). It can be stated that part of what makes a good character is that they are three dimensional.
They are that curious blend of good and evil, saint and sinner, and have the unmitigated ability to contradict themselves in a type of self deception that sometimes reveals more
about their character than mindless conformity to social situations would. While Heathcliff fully embodies the nature element in this classic battle, Catherine, though sporting elements of Heathcliffs nature, also has
the ability to be influenced by nurturing. This section from chapter nine has occurred after Catherine has come to the realization that
nature holds a great sway over the human condition. She sees the futility of forging an alliance with Linton, while at the same time knowing that she and Heathcliff will
never be able to be together. Likewise, she is saying this to Hareton, who in the beginning had been a terrible brute.
In fact, the idea and most important argument for nurture winning out over nature, is the development of the love between Catherine and Hareton. Before, Catherine had seen Hareton as
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