Linton Heathcliff

The sickly son of Heathcliff and Isabella, used as a pawn in his father's revenge schemes. He represents the corruption of innocence and the destructive effects of being raised without love.

Profile

Physical: Pale, delicate, effeminate boy resembling Edgar Linton but with sickly peevishness, flaxen hair, large languid blue eyes, extremely frail and feeble, thin face, attenuated fingers, nerveless frame.

Personality: Weak, sickly, complaining, manipulative, petulant, self-pitying, demanding, cowardly, cruel despite physical weakness, fearful of his father.

Background: Born to Isabella and Heathcliff, raised by his mother until age 12, brought to live with father at Wuthering Heights, used as tool to capture Catherine Linton in marriage, dies young after brief marriage.

Character Arc

Represents the victimization of children by adult revenge. His weakness and cruelty show how loveless upbringing corrupts natural goodness.

Relationships

• Heathcliff (father) — Terrorized and manipulated by his cruel father
• Isabella Linton (mother) — Raised by her in the south until her death
• Catherine Linton (cousin/wife) — Forced marriage, manipulates her emotions
• Edgar Linton (uncle) — Brief period of kindness before forced to live with father

Appearances