Open AccessA Character Study of Little Linton in Wuthering Heights
Author(s) -
Yujin Cao
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
scientific and social research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2661-4332
DOI - 10.26689/ssr.v4i3.3570
Subject(s) - character (mathematics) , narrative , plot (graphics) , literature , history , character development , character traits , art , psychology , social psychology , statistics , geometry , mathematics
As the second-generation protagonist of Wuthering Heights, Little Linton’s appearance rekindled the conspiracy and love between two families. Under the guidance of his father, Heathcliff, he was forced to marry Cathy and eventually died tragically in Wuthering Heights. Looking at the whole classic, Little Linton played a crucial role in the development of the plot. By using relevant theories including “Gothic” character characteristics, repeated narration, and initiation stories, this paper analyzes Little Linton’s character, its forming factors, and his role in this work as well as explores the practical significance behind this character on the basis of an in-depth summary of his short life.