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Wuthering Heights, Chapter 31 summary

Chapter 31 of 34 · 9 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 31, Lockwood visits the Heights with Ellen’s letter and witnesses Catherine mock Hareton’s efforts to read until he strikes her and burns his books. Heathcliff shows distress at Hareton’s resemblance to an unnamed woman, while Lockwood announces plans to leave for London and stop occupying the Grange.

What happens

  1. Lockwood visits the Heights and brings Catherine a letter from his housekeeper, which Hareton briefly withholds before giving it back.
  2. Catherine describes losing her books and mocks Hareton’s secret attempts to learn, despite Lockwood’s defense of him.
  3. Hareton returns his books, but Catherine continues taunting him; he strikes her and throws the books into the fire.
  4. Heathcliff returns and privately expresses distress over Hareton’s growing resemblance to an unnamed woman.
  5. Lockwood announces his intended departure, shares a gloomy dinner, and rides away imagining Catherine accompanying him to town.

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HeathcliffCatherineHaretonLockwoodTheme: Learning and kindness

What to notice

Lockwood defends Hareton’s attempts to learn. His appeal contrasts helpful teaching with Catherine’s humiliating treatment.

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What does Hareton do with the books after Catherine mocks his reading?

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