Log #8

Wuthering Heights

Author: Emily Brontë

In the end of the story, Mr. Lockwood visited Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights again after few months. He knew that Heathcliff had died from having no food and drink, and that Cathy got married with Hareton.

Heathcliff finished his revenge. He thought he would be happy and satisfied after completing his plan of revenge; however, he wasn’t. Although he succeeded to make all the people he hated become unfortunate, he didn’t feel delightful, but empty. He couldn’t get rid of the shadow of his affection toward Cathrine. I think he had difficulties dealing with his emotions. His love toward Cathrine is so strong, even crazy. The hatred of being unable to get Cathrine hide the truth from his heart. He spent almost half of his life on revenging and even his own son is the prey of his revenge. However, he got nothing in the end and the fundamental sadness in his heart didn’t eliminate. Hatred and revenge couldn’t solve problems. We have to learn to forgive and face down our past demons.

To be honest, I didn’t predict that Cathy would marry Hareton in the end. However, I am glad to see them falling in love and helping each other became better. Because of Cathy, Hareton started to read and become gentle and civil. I think it is the magic of love that it can make a person want to make himself a better person. No one is perfect, but everyone wants to be perfect, especially for his loved one. The power of love is very strong. It can not only be the provocation of one’s revenge but also become the motive that inspired a person to improve himself.

After reading the book, I can understand why it is a classic. The plot of the story is very attractive and the content as well as ending are not common. Although it would be hard to read at first, as long as you get into the plot, you would addict to it and want to read it page after page. I enjoy the book a lot and I am willing to recommend this book to others.