The refined, gentle master of Thrushcross Grange who marries Catherine Earnshaw. He represents civilization, culture, and restraint in contrast to Heathcliff's passionate nature. Despite his weakness, he shows genuine love and devotion.
Physical: Great blue eyes, even forehead, handsome with light hair and fair skin, slender and youth-like build. Uses cambric pocket-handkerchief. In death at age 39, looks ten years younger.
Personality: Refined, scholarly, gentle, non-violent by nature but can be provoked to action, loving but sometimes stubborn, devoted father and husband.
Background: Son of the wealthy Linton family at Thrushcross Grange. Well-educated and cultured. Marries Catherine despite her connection to Heathcliff. Dies relatively young, leaving daughter Catherine orphaned.
Represents the civilized world's attempt to tame wild passion. Wins Catherine's hand but never her whole heart. Dies defeated by forces he cannot understand or control.