Wuthering Heights

Exploring the Characters and Plot of Wuthering Heights

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to summarise the plot and describe the characters of Wuthering Heights.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance in understanding the book.

What do you already know about Wuthering Heights?

Introduction to Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights is a novel by Emily Bronte published in 1847. It is a story of love and revenge that takes place in the moors of Yorkshire, England.

Provide a brief overview of the book and its setting. Emphasize the themes of love and revenge.

The Two Houses

Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange are the two main houses in the novel. Wuthering Heights is a dark and mysterious place where Heathcliff and Catherine grew up, while Thrushcross Grange is a more refined and elegant house where the Lintons live.

Explain the importance of the two houses in the story and how they reflect the characters who live there.

Which family lives in Thrushcross Grange?

1. The Lintons
2. The Earnshaws
3. The Hindleys
4. The Heathcliffs

Which house is described as more refined and elegant?

1. Thrushcross Grange
2. Wuthering Heights
3. Pemberley Manor
4. Lockwood Estate

Who grew up in Wuthering Heights?

1. Mr. Earnshaw and his wife
2. The Lintons
3. Heathcliff and Catherine
4. Hindley and Isabella

Which house is described as dark and mysterious in the novel?

1. Birchcross Manor
2. Wuthering Heights
3. Thrushcross Grange
4. Hazelwood Estate

Heathcliff

Heathcliff is the main character and protagonist of the novel. He is a mysterious and brooding figure who falls in love with Catherine. He is also consumed by a desire for revenge against those who have wronged him.

Describe the character of Heathcliff and his motivations. Encourage students to think about his actions and how they relate to the themes of the novel.

What drives Heathcliff's actions in the novel?

1. A desire for power
2. A desire for revenge
3. A desire for love
4. A desire for wealth

What is one of Heathcliff's defining characteristics?

1. Silly and happy-go-lucky
2. Mysterious and brooding
3. Calm and collected
4. Outgoing and sociable

Who does Heathcliff fall in love with?

1. Isabella
2. Jane
3. Marie
4. Catherine

Who is Heathcliff?

1. The love interest
2. The antagonist
3. The main character and protagonist
4. The sidekick

Catherine Earnshaw

Catherine is Heathcliff's childhood friend and soulmate. She is a headstrong and passionate young woman who struggles with her love for Heathcliff and her desire for social status.

Discuss the character of Catherine and her complex relationships with other characters in the novel. Encourage students to think about how her choices affect the plot of the story.

Other Characters

Other important characters in the novel include Edgar Linton, Isabella Linton, and Hindley Earnshaw. Each of these characters plays a significant role in the story and contributes to its themes.

Provide a brief overview of the other characters in the novel and their importance. Encourage students to think about how each character contributes to the overall story.

The Plot

The plot of Wuthering Heights is complex and nonlinear, with multiple narrators and flashbacks. At its core, it is a story of love and revenge that spans generations.

Provide an overview of the plot of the novel, emphasizing the themes of love and revenge. Encourage students to think about the structure of the novel and how it affects their understanding of the story.

Quiz

What is the name of the protagonist of Wuthering Heights?

Administer a short quiz to assess students' understanding of the material covered so far.

Critical Thinking

How do the themes of love and revenge intersect in Wuthering Heights?

Encourage students to think critically about the themes of the novel and how they relate to each other. Ask them to provide examples from the story to support their ideas.

Interpretation Skills

What is the significance of the moors in Wuthering Heights?

Encourage students to think about the symbolism of the moors and how they contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of the novel.

Exit Ticket

What did you learn about Wuthering Heights in today's lesson?

Administer an exit ticket to assess students' understanding of the material covered in the lesson.

Success Criteria

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to summarise the plot and describe the characters of Wuthering Heights. You should also be able to think critically about the themes of the novel and interpret its symbolism.

Review the learning objective and emphasize the key points that students should have learned.

Further Reading

If you enjoyed Wuthering Heights, you might also enjoy other classic novels like Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte or Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Provide some recommendations for further reading that students might enjoy based on their interest in Wuthering Heights.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.