Question

What is Heathcliff’s main motivation for marrying Isabella?

• A. Love
• B. Pity
• C. Revenge on Edgar
• D. To gain a noble title

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Revenge on Edgar

Heathcliff doesn't love Isabella — in fact, he despises her. But he uses her affection for him as a tool in his larger plan to hurt Edgar Linton, Catherine's husband. His marriage to Isabella is purely strategic and vengeful, part of his twisted, long-game revenge on both the Earnshaws and the Lintons.