Question

What literary traditions does Wuthering Heights belong to?

• A. Modernism and Realism
• B. Gothic and Romanticism
• C. Postmodernism and Surrealism
• D. Epic and Mythological

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Gothic and Romanticism

Wuthering Heights belongs to both the Gothic and Romantic literary traditions:

🔹 Gothic Elements:

• Dark, eerie setting: The desolate moors and the isolated Wuthering Heights house.

• Supernatural: Ghosts, visions, and mysterious events (like Catherine's ghost).

• Psychological torment: Intense emotions, madness, obsession, and revenge.

• Byronic hero: Heathcliff fits this archetype—moody, passionate, and morally ambiguous.

🔹 Romanticism Elements:

• Emphasis on emotion and passion over reason.

• Connection with nature: The wild moors reflect the characters’ untamed emotions.

• Individualism and rebellion: Characters defy social norms and expectations.

• Mystery and imagination: A focus on inner worlds and the sublime.