Question

What prompts Heathcliff to flee Wuthering Heights as a young man?

• A. A fight with Hindley
• B. Catherine's plan to marry Edgar
• C. Being turned into a servant
• D. Edgar insulting him

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Catherine's plan to marry Edgar

He overhears Catherine telling Nelly that it would degrade her to marry Heathcliff, even though she loves him. Devastated and humiliated by her words (even though she also says her soul and Heathcliff's are the same), Heathcliff leaves without saying a word, beginning his mysterious absence during which he acquires wealth and status — all part of his eventual plan for revenge.