In this discussion I would like to extend our class discussion about why girls are so

attracted to shows like Teen Wolf or Evan Peters characters of American Horror Story but not
attracted to Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. Obviously, authors often write novels that mirror
their own world, personalities, or their feelings towards something or someone; likewise Emily
Brontes existence is basically made eternal by Wuthering Heights. Through this conclusion and
known history of Emily Bronte, the character that parallels to Emily Brontes life is Catherine
Earnshaw. So, how could a woman who reached the age of thirty before she died be attracted to
men with characteristics of Heathcliff?
Gothic, is a prevalent theme in Wuthering Heights through its supernatural moors,
gloomy houses, exaggeration of emotions, and romances; basically a very dark fairytale. Emily
Brontes use of gothic reflects the type of structure she lived in. For example, as young adults we
watch addictively shows/movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Twilight series, True Blood,
Teen Wolf, American Horror Story, Fifty Shades of Grey or even the Harry Potter series. All
contain characters or plots similar to Catherine and Heathcliff or the messed up relationship
between Hareton and Heathcliff. Hence, either Emily Bronte was ahead of the game or her
reality failed in the romance section so her imagination came up with Heathcliff.
Cultural structures of Emily Brontes time affects Heathcliff character and maybe Emilys
attraction toward him. In Wuthering Heights Heathcliff beats females, thinks of them as his
possessions, and does not cater to a womans delicacy by his vulgar actions. All of these actions
are considered acceptable during Brontes time. These truly horrific deeds are basically mirrored
in a toned down aspect in the previously mentioned shows/movies. In Fifty Shades of Grey or in
the Twilight Series the main female characters are badly bruised from sexual activity with their
partners. Buffy and Bella go after guys who constantly break their heart for the selfish reasons of
its better for us this way. Some females of our culture are attracted to some type of Heathcliff
whether we realize it or not. So are we really different from Emily Bronte and her attraction to
Heathcliffs character?
In conclusion, Heathcliffs character is often mirrored in movies and shows that our
culture watches and forms cults. If Wuthering Heights had a different, happier ending without
necessarily changing the characters the overall opinion of Heathcliff would probably shift.
Heathcliff isnt that bad; isnt he what we dream knocking on our door with hard rock abs,
money, willing to whisk us away on a helicopter, moaning you are mine forever?