Catherine Linton

The daughter of Catherine Earnshaw and Edgar Linton, representing the next generation's potential for redemption. She initially shows her mother's pride and willfulness but learns to love genuinely through her relationship with Hareton.

Profile

Physical: Real beauty with Earnshaws' handsome dark eyes, Lintons' fair skin and small features, yellow curling hair, light shining ringlets, smiting beauty, small white hand. Resembles both parents.

Personality: Initially haughty, contemptuous, proud, but capable of growth. Shows both her mother's spirit and capacity for genuine affection. Learns humility and compassion.

Background: Born prematurely when her mother dies. Raised by Edgar at Thrushcross Grange in sheltered circumstances. Forced into marriage with Linton Heathcliff, then widowed. Eventually finds love with Hareton Earnshaw.

Character Arc

Begins as spoiled, class-conscious child but grows into woman capable of true love and redemption. Her union with Hareton represents the healing of old wounds.

Relationships

• Edgar Linton (father) — Beloved daughter, center of his world after Catherine's death
• Hareton Earnshaw (cousin/husband-to-be) — Initially contemptuous, later loving teacher and partner
• Linton Heathcliff (cousin/deceased husband) — Forced marriage, showed compassion despite his weakness
• Heathcliff (father-in-law/captor) — Defiant victim of his revenge schemes

Appearances