Question

What does Heathcliff's death symbolize in the novel?

• A. Justice being served
• B. The triumph of good over evil
• C. The end of a cycle of obsession and revenge
• D. Redemption through love

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The end of a cycle of obsession and revenge

Heathcliff's passing isn't just a personal ending — it's the breaking point of all the vengeance, bitterness, and emotional turmoil he fueled for decades. With him gone, the storm finally clears, allowing Cathy and Hareton to step into a future unburdened by the past. It’s a symbolic shift from chaos to harmony, and from destruction to healing.