Joseph "the wearisomest self-righteous Pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself''
description of Joseph who is defined by his dire dedication to religion - this quote is quite critical of religion, and Joseph is presented as a hypocrite. Bias account of religion throughout the novel ''the wearisomest.........................''
"A wild, wicked slip she was- but she had the bonniest eye, the sweetest smile, and lightest foot in the parish''
two contrasting descriptions of Cathy - significant because it relates to the conflicts later in the book- Cathy can be a very detestable but also likeable character ''A wild, wicked ...................................................................................''
"Nay, Cathy, I cannot love thee; thou'rt worse than thy brother."
Cath is described as worse than her brother - ''Nay Cathy,....................................................''
"He died quietly in his chair one October evening, seated by the fireside.''
A quiet content and humble death lacking dramatic appeal (except for the description of the weather) ''He died quietly ...................................................................................''
"Oh, he's dead!" And they both set up a heartbreaking cry"
Nelly describes Cathy and Heathcliffs actions on their father's death bed - very emotive ''Oh, he's dead!'.................................................''
"Joseph asked what we could be thinking of to roar in that way over a saint in heaven"
'This quote alludes to Cathy's and Heathcliff's blasphemy in later life - 'Joseph asked ..........................................................''
"no person in the world ever pictured heaven so beautifully as they did, in their innocent talk''
Presented as innocent in childhood ''No person in the world .........................................................................................................''
''fling the curses on his neighbours"
(RELIGION/ JOSEPH) ''fling .............................''
''I believe she meant no harm"
nelly's thoughts on Cathy's character ''I believe ..................''
''while I sobbed and listened, I could not help wishing we were all there safe together"
Nelly is a likeable narrator as she is more emotive and engaging than Lockwood - she pictures them all in heaven 'safe together' because she is throughout seeking to try and restore a peaceful equilibrium, but fails. - ''while I sobbed ...............................................''
