Chapter 9
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë
Abstract: In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them. Source: Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights (London: TC Newby, 1847)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: British
Genre: Literature, VictorianReading Level: 10 Language: English File name: 1827 Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.2.4: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts.LA.D.2.4: The student understands the power of language.
LA.E.2.4: The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
Theme: Unrequited LoveReading Strategy: Concept Mapping, Cause & Effect Download Support Material Download MP3 View text as webpage Download PDF Mp3 Length: 0:37:15 Wordcount: 6071 Use PDF for printing
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