#3: Marriage proposal

"It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now; so he shall never know how i love him" (pg. 87)

By Catherine choosing Edgar Linton, it tells the reader how the society views marriage. That is because she deliberately refuses Heathcliff because it would degrade her and therefore cannot marry him. Therefore, she chooses Linton which has wealth and power and Heathcliff on the other hand he is treated as a servant. Also this is a sacrifice of Catherine because after all her love for Heathcliff never changes. However, by choosing Edgar her reputation is saved. Although, this bring the wrath of Heathcliff even more to the society. Although, from the beginning the reader was given the impression that Heathcliff and Catherine would not be together because he longs for her forgiveness and in truth Heathcliff and Catherine are not together in life.