"heaven did not seem to be my home; the angels were so angry that they flung me out, into the middle of the heath on the top of Wuthering Heights; where I woke sobbing for joy. I've no more buisness to marry Edgar Linton than I have to be in heaven" (80).
This quote holds particular significance not only because of the figurative language, but also because of Catherine's realization that Edgar Linton is not her true soul mate. By admitting to the fact that she should, most likely not marry Edgar, she is acknowledging the lack of love and lust between her and Edgar; areas which hold an abundance of feeling and emotion with her and Heathcliff. Ultimately from Catherine choosing Edgar over Heathcliff, she is exposing her pompous and conceited characteristics. She is primarily marring Edgar because of his social status and economic stability, assets which Heathcliff does not possess. Overall, it is the fact that Catherine knows that she has no business marring Edgar, but yet she still does, which makes Catherine an even more interesting and complex character.
In her dream it is clear that the place where she is passionate about living is Weathering Heights. From her waking "sobbing for joy," it is evident that everything that she holds close to her heart rests on the Mores of the Grange. Yet, in the end she abandons the place where she truly wishes to reside, and the life she dreamt of living all for materalistic desires; futhermore neglecting her passionate love for Heathcliff.
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Super example of figurative language and very indicative of Catherine's short-changing herself of real love for materialistic gain.
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