When Wuthering Heights was first published in 1847, it shocked many readers and critics. Here's why:
Dark Themes: The novel explored intense emotions like revenge, obsession, cruelty, and madness. Characters like Heathcliff were morally complex and not easily likable.
Unconventional Structure: The story used multiple narrators (like Lockwood and Nelly Dean) and non-linear timelines, which confused readers used to more straightforward storytelling.
Strong Emotions & Gothic Elements: The wild setting of the Yorkshire moors, combined with the brooding atmosphere and violent passions, made it very different from typical Victorian novels.
