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Dr. Kenneth is the local physician who attends to the characters throughout 'Wuthering Heights' and provides medical insights that often double as commentary on the social situations.

Heathcliff utters this line after Catherine's death, showing his intense grief and the sense that Catherine was an essential part of his existence.

This quote from Heathcliff highlights a central theme of the novel: the capacity of pain and suffering to create cycles of cruelty and revenge.

The ghost that Mr. Lockwood encounters early in the novel foreshadows the haunting nature of the past as it influences present events and symbolizes the theme of eternal love.

Ellen 'Nelly' Dean is the primary narrator of 'Wuthering Heights' and a servant at both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. She is a keen observer of the events and serves as a mother figure to various characters.

Cathy is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar. She inherits her mother's beauty and headstrong character, and is an important character in the resolution of the love and revenge themes of the novel.

This quote by Catherine Earnshaw reveals the deep, spiritual connection she feels with Heathcliff, indicating that he is a part of her identity.

Frances is Hindley's wife whose death from consumption shortly after giving birth to Hareton contributes to Hindley's deterioration and increases Heathcliff's suffering.

Hareton is the son of Hindley and inherits nothing due to his father's debts. His upbringing is neglected but he possesses natural intelligence and dignity, and eventually forms a bond with Cathy Linton.

Supernatural elements, such as the ghost of Catherine and the eerie atmosphere of the moors, contribute to the gothic tone of 'Wuthering Heights'.

The contrast between nature and culture is epitomized in the settings of Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange and in the temperaments of their respective inhabitants, signifying a broader thematic tension.

Heathcliff is the main character whose life story forms the heart of 'Wuthering Heights'. Orphaned as a child, he is taken in by Mr. Earnshaw but is later reduced to the status of a servant, bearing the abuse of Hindley and forming a complex relationship with Catherine.

Catherine confesses to Nelly the depth of her connection to Heathcliff, implying that his existence is crucial to her own sense of identity and perception of the world.

Mr. Lockwood is the tenant at Thrushcross Grange and the secondary narrator of the novel, whose initial visits to Wuthering Heights set the framework for the unfolding narrative.

Catherine Earnshaw expresses her belief that she and Heathcliff share an elemental bond, which is essential and unchangeable, unlike her relationship with Edgar.

Joseph is a cantankerous servant at Wuthering Heights, known for his fervent religiosity and often hypocritical judgment of others, representing the theme of religious hypocrisy.

Linton is the sickly and effeminate son of Heathcliff and Isabella who plays a part in Heathcliff's revenge by marrying Cathy against her will.

Zillah is a servant at Wuthering Heights during the later events of the novel and provides a secondary perspective on the household's dynamics.

Catherine is the headstrong and free-spirited daughter of Mr. Earnshaw and the love interest of Heathcliff. Her decision to marry Edgar Linton initiates much of the drama in the novel.

Hindley is Catherine's older brother who inherits Wuthering Heights and reduces Heathcliff to the status of a servant. His descent into alcoholism and gambling ruin him financially and emotionally.

Revenge is a central theme in 'Wuthering Heights', driving Heathcliff's actions throughout the novel, reflecting the destructive nature of unbridled emotions and the cycle of vengeance.

Issues of social class and inheritance are crucial in 'Wuthering Heights', influencing the characters' relationships and dictating the social structure within the story.

Edgar Linton is Catherine's husband and Heathcliff's rival. He is a gentleman and represents the refined and cultured world of Thrushcross Grange.

Thrushcross Grange is the Linton family estate and represents a civilized and refined way of life, which contrasts starkly with the chaotic and natural environment of Wuthering Heights.

This line, spoken by Catherine to Nelly, further emphasizes the profound and inexplicable bond between Catherine and Heathcliff that transcends conventional relationships.

The narrative of 'Wuthering Heights' is presented through Nelly's recounting to Lockwood, which provides readers a complex and layered account of the inter-generational saga.

This quote from Catherine compares her feelings for Linton to something transient and her love for Heathcliff to something permanent and essential, highlighting the deeper nature of her bond with Heathcliff.

The moors surrounding Wuthering Heights are a symbol of the wildness and freedom that is reflected in the character of Heathcliff and Catherine's relationship.

Isabella is Edgar Linton’s sister who becomes infatuated with Heathcliff, eventually marrying him, though she later regrets her naive decision.