To what extent, influence of the 18th century England’s social and economic status affectedudthe relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff in the novel “Wutherimg Heights” by Emily Brontë and the relationship between Mr. Rochester and Jane in the novel “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë

摘要

This essay examines the influence of the social and economic status of 18th centuryudEngland on the relationships between Wuthering Heights’ Catherine and Heathcliff and JaneudEyre’s Jane and Mr. Rochester. It also includes the characteristic developments of theudmentioned characters, for the novels include most of their childhood. The influence of 18thudcentury England on the characters’ decisions are also discussed.udIn this essay, the main aim is not to compare the relationships in the books; but toudexamine them individually, so that the influence of 18th century England can be discussed onuddifferent relationships.udAlthough there are more relationships that the characters have that are good examplesudfor the essay’s aim, more proves and discussions are available in the novels for the mainudcharacters, the characters that are used in this essay.