Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë
Contributed by Karim Chandra
Chapter 24
Summary

Michael, a servant, was instrumental in enabling Catherine to sneak out at night in exchange for books. Mrs. Caught Catherine is sneaking; forcing her to confess what has been happening and pleading with Mrs. Dean not to inform the father. One a particular day, Hareton tried to impress Catherine by his ability to read Catherine. Having limited knowledge of schooling, Hareton was embarrassed. He was annoyed that he attached Linton in his room making him bleed almost choking. Catherine on seeing the violence runs to fetch Joseph to assist. Joseph a servant, who knows the history of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, commented "Hareton finally realized he is the master. Catherine narrates the happenings at Wuthering Heights and begs Mrs. Dean not to share the same with Edgar. Mrs. Dean is a loyal servant who is extremely loyal to the master.

Analysis

Catherine has a special relationship with the servants. Humility expected from leaders and masters that is the way to fight injustice. Mrs. Deans acts as the morality keeper of the community. Zillah and Joseph, the servants, always treated visitors well. Mrs. Dean frequently discouraged revenge and violence. Heathcliff was advised to keep away revenge plans. Servants are very observant and keep records in their mind. Joseph commented on Hareton realizing he is the boss. It may be a pointer that he will eventually recover his worth.

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