Does Benefit Justify Treachery?
So far in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, I have noticed two separate and
very distinct plots that are structuring this novel. It begins in the present with
Lockwood as the narrator who is visiting Wuthering Heights and its people for
the first time. Then, Nelly Dean takes over the narration and the novel shifts
into a flashback which creates a plot within the already existing plot.
I want to focus on the climax of this
second plot. The scene with the most tension was when Catherine declares she is
going to marry Edgar Linton, instead of Heathcliff who Catherine actually
loves. This was a turning point or a critical moment because it drives
Heathcliff away and induces vengeful emotions. This scene reminds me of the
moment when LeBron James abandoned the Cleveland Cavaliers to go play for the
Miami Heat in 2010. “Abandoned” might be harsh to some, but, as a Cavaliers
fan, I believe it is the perfect word choice.
His unabridged career existed in Ohio.
He was born and raised in Ohio. Then, straight from High School, he was drafted
to the Cleveland Cavaliers. So then, why did he sign with the Miami Heat? What
did the Heat offer that the Cavaliers didn’t’? Just as Catherine didn’t marry
Edgar because she loved him, but because I believe she saw personal advantage
and social ambition; I believe LeBron James didn’t move to Miami for its warm
climate and beautiful city, but for personal gain and desire. He wanted a ring.
Can betrayal be justified by personal gain and ambition? Similar to the hatred
Heathcliff felt towards the Lintons after Catherine left; many Cavalier fans
exhibited a hatred for LeBron and the Miami Heat. It is normal to express
hatred after being betrayed. Right?
After marrying Edgar and achieving money
and greater social status, Catherine falls into deep misery and desires to
return to Wuthering Heights. Is she beginning to regret leaving Heathcliff and
her old manor, Wuthering Heights? Do you think LeBron James will return to his former
team after achieving two national championship rings? Interestingly enough, there
have been talks and rumors that LeBron James is considering to return to
Cleveland after his contract with the Miami Heat is over. Like Catherine, is it
possible that LeBron James regrets leaving his home?
By: Viresh
I really like how you compared Lebron James abandoning the Cavaliers to Catherine abandoning Heathcliff. It actually helped me alot with understanding Wuthering Heights' plot and the way you presented it was relatable. Good job, Viresh! -Adeline
ReplyDeleteThe connection here between Heathcliff and Lebron James is very real and relatable. This helped me understand the plot a little better than before. Great post, Viresh!
ReplyDeleteI see the similarity that you are alluding to; however, playing for a different team that is the correct business decision, however heartbreaking, is not the same as marrying the wrong individual. They are on two different levels, because one lasts for a career, the other for a lifetime, but it is a good connection and I do believe each regrets it in their own unique way.
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