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=Hindley Earnshaw= = = = Violent and cruel in treatment of Heathcliff = “ He drove him from their company to the servants, deprived him of the instructions of the curate and insisted he should labour out of doors instead” p 53 “ If that wicked man in there had not brought Heathcliff so low, I shouldn’t have thought of it” p94 “So from the very beginning he bred bad feeling in the house; and at Mrs Earnshaw’s death…the young master had learnt to regard…Heathcliff as a usurper of his parents affections and his privileges, and he grew bitter with brooding over these injuries” p 44. “ I was very sad for Hindley’s sake…. he had room in his heart for only two idols – his wife and himself – he doted on both and adored one and I couldn’t conceive how he would bear the loss” p75 “It is a pity he cannot kill himself with drink” observed Heathcliff muttering an echo of curses back when the door was shut. “His doing his very utmost but his constitution defies him” p89 “He drank the spirits, and impatiently bade us go, terminating his command with a sequel of horrid imprecations too bad to repeat or remember” He entered, vociferating oaths dreadful to hear…. Hareton was impressed with a wholesome terror of encouraging either his wildbeast’s fondness, or his madman’s rage- for in one here ran the chance of being squeezed and kissed to death and in the other of being flung into the fire or dashed against the wall” p86 “ I see that hideous little villain is not Hareton… if it be, he deserved flaying alive for not running to welcome me… unnatural cub, come hither! I’’ teach thee to impose on a good- hearted, deluded father. . . Hush child hush!…Theres a joy; kiss me; what! It won’t? Kiss me, Hareton! Damn thee, kiss me! By God, as if I would near such a monster! As sure as I’m living, I’ll break the brats neck” p 87 Type in the content of your new page here.
 * Jealous of Heathcliff and determined to gain vengeance**
 * Capable of affection in relationship with Frances**
 * Lacks self discipline; degenerates after wife’s death into a drunk and gambler, making it easy for Heathcliff to overcome him**
 * Boorish, uncivilised, violent**
 * Finds it hard to commit himself emotionally and therefore makes a good contrast to Heathcliff and Catherine**