Catherine's Love

[Summative Journal Entry: Journal Number 2 Revised with a t-t connection and better title,
I recopied the entire journal to make it flow and so i could tie it in, but the main difference is the third paragraph i added with my connection.]

I think this journal is improved because of the connection I made. It added another good insight into the plotline and the structure of the plot. I noticed a pattern happening and realized how both fabulous writers used around the same technique to draw the reader into the book.

As I progressed through the novel Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte this week, many more layers began unfolding. Depth that I wasn't yet aware of and twists that changed how I thought of characters were occurring as I kept reading. What I found the most surprising was how shallow Catherine really had become. I knew she had changed and was far from the free-spirited, rebellious child that ran through muddy fields alongside Heathcliff, but she struck a new low with me when she slapped Nelly for the very foolish reason of wanting her to leave the living room so Catherine could have privacy with Linton. Thank goodness he noticed and did not think very highly of it, yet, as Nelly put it: "there will be no saving him-he's doomed, and flies to his fate!"(74). Although Catherine is a foolish, shallow young woman, he was in love with her and she had utter control over him.

Just as I concluded to myself; however, that Cathering was going to forever be her new and obnoxiously petulant self, she did something that made me take another look. She asked Nelly if it was the right decision to marry Linton. She clearly wants to, and her new self that enjoys materialistic things would be forever satisfied. Despite this, you can tell she is struggling with her decision. Just by asking, I can tell she knows she is not making the decision for the right reasons. Ending the conversation by confessing her love for Heathcliff to Nelly, I saw a light in Catherine that I thought was extinguished long ago. Now I see hope for her, and I think she knows something needs to change too.

As I read, I could not help but think of how much Catherine's relationship with Heathcliff was beginning to look similar to Elizabeth's relationship with Mr. Darcy from the novel Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen. Both Heathcliff and Darcy are reserved, mysterious characters who intrigue the readers and who are deeply changed by their loved ones: Catherine and Elizabeth. In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy's first proposal, to his astonishment, is rejected by Elizabeth for she is digusted by his manner, and he goes into a bit of a depression. This slump; however, later turns around into his epiphany and great change of character. Heathcliff, much like Mr. Darcy, feels rejected when he hears Catherine say it would "degrade her to marry Heathcliff"(82). He leaves, and goes into a three-year period of misery where all he thinks about is Catherine. Coming back a slightly changed man, he also changes his life for her love. Although different in many aspects, these two novels are alike in that way.

My group did well this week. We got past the hump of a never-ending stream of introducing characters and relationships. It's much easier to read now and we can get to the issues that are behind the characters instead of trying to find out whats going on. We all participate and theres always questioning going on, especially around who Cathering really loves. We continue to delve deeper into the story and its only getting better!

Response

I like that you are seeing the deeper layers in the book. You are also supporting your writng. Now can you go beyound adn make a connection to some of the questions you are discussing and either tw tt ts. This will develop your writing even further and help addd insight to your writing. You are on the right path.

Journal #2

As I progressed through the novel Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte this week, many more layers began unfolding. Depth that I wasn't yet aware of and twists that changed how I thought of characters were occurring as I kept reading. What I found the most surprising was how shallow Catherine really had become. I knew she had changed and was far from the free-spirited, rebellious child that ran through muddy fields alongside Heathcliff, but she struck a new low with me when she slapped Nelly for the very foolish reason of wanting her to leave the living room so Catherine could have privacy with Linton. Thank goodness he noticed and did not think very highly of it, yet, as Nelly put it: "there will be no saving him-he's doomed, and flies to his fate!"(74). Although Catherine is a foolish, shallow young woman, he was in love with her and she had utter control over him.

Just as I concluded to myself; however, that Cathering was going to forever be her new and obnoxiously petulant self, she did something that made me take another look. She asked Nelly if it was the right decision to marry Linton. She clearly wants to, and her new self that enjoys materialistic things would be forever satisfied. Despite this, you can tell she is struggling with her decision. Just by asking, I can tell she knows she is not making the decision for the right reasons. Ending the conversation by confessing her love for Heathcliff to Nelly, I saw a light in Catherine that I thought was extinguished long ago. Now I see hope for her, and I think she knows something needs to change too.

My group did well this week. We got past the hump of a never-ending stream of introducing characters and relationships. It's much easier to read now and we can get to the issues that are behind the characters instead of trying to find out whats going on. We all participate and theres always questioning going on, especially around who Cathering really loves. We continue to delve deeper into the story and its only getting better!