Question

How does Catherine die?

• A. In childbirth after a secret meeting with Heathcliff
• B. From an accident on the moors
• C. From a sudden illness caused by heartbreak
• D. After being poisoned by Isabella

Answer 1

Answer:

A. In childbirth after a secret meeting with Heathcliff

Catherine’s death is one of the most emotionally charged scenes in the novel. After a long emotional and physical decline, triggered by her internal conflict, isolation, and intense relationship with Heathcliff, she has a secret, deeply passionate reunion with him at Thrushcross Grange. The meeting leaves both of them shattered.

Shortly afterward, Catherine gives birth to her daughter, Cathy Linton, and dies soon after, weakened by illness and the toll of emotional suffering. Her death marks a major turning point in the story and fuels Heathcliff’s obsession and revenge, as he begs her ghost to haunt him forever.