This question requires the candidates to examine the relationship that exists between Cathy and Hareton. Most responses were mere narration.

Candidates were expected to discuss:

• The interplay of love and revenge as the dominant theme in the novel
• Character identification of Cathy and Hareton
• Their relationship: they are cousins, the two fall in love. Heathcliff is not happy with this development, but can’t do anything about it. Cathy and Hareton eventually marry
• The effect of the relationship on Heathcliff: Unable to direct the cause of the relationship between Cathy and Hareton, Heathcliff repines in dismay and becomes a hermit. He later dies totally frustrated.
• Contribution to development of the plot: the relationship foreshadows the imminent unity of Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. Their union confounds Heathcliff’s vengeance and resolves the major conflict in the novel.

Candidates performed above average.