Mr. Lockwood

The frame narrator and tenant of Thrushcross Grange who listens to Nelly's story. He represents the outsider's perspective on the wild passions of Yorkshire, providing a civilized contrast to the main characters' extremes.

Profile

Physical: Self-described misanthropist, rides a horse, wears coat with coat-laps, genteel and educated appearance, recovers from illness during the story.

Personality: Reserved, analytical, socially awkward despite education, curious but somewhat passive, becomes frightened easily, considers himself sensible.

Background: Southern gentleman who rents Thrushcross Grange from Heathcliff. His curiosity about his strange neighbors leads him to hear their complete history from Nelly Dean.

Character Arc

Serves as civilized observer of passionate extremes. His conventional nature provides contrast to the wild emotions of the main story.

Relationships

• Heathcliff (tenant/landlord) — Rents property from him, fascinated and repelled by his nature
• Ellen Dean (employer/storyteller) — His housekeeper who tells him the family history
• Catherine Linton (potential suitor) — Briefly considers romantic interest

Appearances