Cathy and Heathcliffs relationship

Although there are several relationships in the book, cathy and Heathcliff’s deeply passionate relationship is the one people remember. They are not just lovers, they are soulmates. However, their relationship is not particularly healthy. They are drawn together by their mutual infatuation- Heathcliff constantly refers to cathy as his ‘soul’ and at one point, cathy screams ‘ I am Heathcliff’. I think the way C.Day Lewis describes Cathy and Heathcliff is perfect "represent the essential isolation of the soul, the agony of two souls–or rather, shall we say? two halves of a single soul–forever sundered and struggling to unite." In my opinion, this kind of love is not fortunate and will not result in happiness. It is as if neither lovers can give the other enough, they are so infatuated with each other that they are always wanting, never satisfied.

Although they are not together all the way through the novel, their on-going passion means that they always gravitate back to each other. Their love is an addiction.

‘Addiction; An addiction exists when a person's attachment to a sensation, an object, or another person is such as to lessen his appreciation of and ability to deal with other things in his environment, or in himself, so that he has become increasingly dependent on that experience as his only source of gratification.’ Someone who is emotionally unstable, or lacks in interests and direction is more likely to have an addiction. Cathy and Heathcliff’s childhood was pretty isolated, they were restricted to Wuthering heights and its surroundings. They were forced together from a young age. Perhaps this is an explanation for their passionate and explosive relationship. 

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http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/novel_19c/wuthering/love.html

Character research- cathy Earnshaw

Character research- cathy Earnshaw

Cathy is known for being a  beautiful, wholesome  and free-spirited young girl. She is extremely loveable and is adored by everyone. However, there is definitely a spiteful side to her, which only see,s to be whitnessed by Heathcliff. Cathy and Heathcliff have a very bizarre and somewhat incestuous relationship. They grow up together like brother and sister, but as young adults, they are completely infatuated with each other. Despite their blatant love for each other, Cathy marries Edgar Linton, which completely breaks Heathcliffs’s heart and leaves him extremely bitter. She only married Edgar for his social status.

This action is a demonstration of Cathy’s darker side. This shows how selfish and spiteful she can be to those close to her. After putting Heathcliff through this agony and convincing him she is in love with edgar, she starts to meet Heathcliff in secret out on the moors. This is where they have a secret physical relationship. Again, this demonstrates cathy’s cruel side as she doesn’t show commitment to either lovers. However, it is clear that her true love is Heathcliff.

When she becomes ill, it is Heathcliff that she wants to be with in her last days. After her death, her ghost haunts Heathcliff and starts to drive him insane. Although, I feel that she haunted him while she was still alive.

Parents: Mr and Mrs Earnshaw

Birthplace: Wuthering heights

Date of birth: Summer 1975

Siblings: Hindley

Children: Catherine linton

Spouse: Edgar Linton

Death: 20^th march 1784

Place of death: Thrushcross garage

A quote that demonstrates her spiteful and childish side- (1780, aged 15) 'I didn’t touch you, you lying creature!' cried she, her fingers tingling to repeat the act, and her ears red with rage. She never had power to conceal her passion, it always set her whole complexion in a blaze.

'What’s that, then?' I retorted, showing a decided purple witness to refute her.

She stamped her foot, wavered a moment, and then, irresistibly impelled by the naughty spirit within her, slapped me on the cheek: a stinging blow that filled both eyes with water.

http://www.wuthering-heights.co.uk/characters/catherine.php

 Here are two actresses that have played Cathy Earnshaw. Top; Charlotte Riley with Tom Hardy as Heathcliff. Bottom; kaya scodelario.

Victorian era overview

Victorian era overview- important changes she made to Britain.

1837-1901

Up until recently, Queen Victoria was the longest reigning monarch of all time, and during this time, she managed to do so much for our country. Britain built a huge empire during the victorian era, which is what makes it such a famous era. The industrial revolution meant that most people went from living and working on the land, to working in towns and cities in big factories. This quickly made Britain the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world. Because of all these new job opportunities, Britains population went from 16 to 37 million, which resulted in new towns and homes being built. Due to all of these changes, the police force was formed.

Travel was made a lot easier, too. Railways were invented to move food and other goods. During Victoria’s reign, railways became a form of public transport,too. As a result, ‘sea-side’ holidays became popular for the first time! All in all, Queen Victoria created an empire which held so many opportunities for the people of Britain. 

 

Dirtying up teeth and skin

Products used: Fullers earth, Kryolan tooth enamal, tear stick/vic/ supracolur, kryolan colour sprays

Begin by drying the teeth off with a baby bud, then take a fresh one and coat it with the tooth enamel and apply to the tooth. Play around with different colours, you could use a mixture of yellow and black for a rotting effect or just black to completely get rid of the tooth. If you accidentally get it on another tooth, take a baby bud and a small amount of surgical spirit to remove it.

Dirtying up the skin:
 Begin by moisturising the skin. Mix up the fullers earth until you have the correct consistency. Then apply using your fingers to ensure that the hand is completely covered and it looks realistic. Dry with hair dryer, and then use supra colour and kryolan spray to add details.


 Health and safety:

• Before I do anything, I make sure that my brushes have been sufficiently cleaned with  Isopropyl alcohol to prevent bacteria spreading.

• I covered my work station with couch roll to ensure that I had a clean space to put all my products and tools onto.
•   I covered my model with a gown so that no product would fall  onto her clothing.
•   Before starting the makeup I asked my model if she had any skin diseases or medical conditions that i should be aware of. I also asked if she was wearing contact lenses, as some products will irritate them.
•  I washed my hands with soap and water to prevent bacteria transferring.
• I decanted any product onto the back of my clean hand, to prevent double dipping and again preventing any bacteria from the models face being transferred into my make up.