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Wuthering Heights: Who Suffers Most?
20 Feb
Summary
- Actors debated which character endures the most hardship.
- Both Isabella and Edgar endured significant suffering.
- Cathy and Heathcliff's actions caused widespread misery.
Emerald Fennell's recent adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights has sparked conversations about the characters' enduring struggles. Actors Shazad Latif and Alison Oliver, who portray characters within the tragic narrative, recently discussed who among the Lintons experiences the most misfortune.
Latif suggested that Isabella endures a particularly tough time, referencing her mistreatment. Oliver countered, highlighting Edgar's own suffering, including the loss of his wife and unborn child. Both actors agreed that while the Lintons face significant hardship, Heathcliff and Cathy's tumultuous relationship and actions inflict widespread misery on everyone involved.
The film, which polarized critics but found box office success over Valentine's Day weekend, captures the toxic dynamics at the heart of the novel. Fennell's vision suggests Heathcliff lives a 'half-life' after Cathy's death, underscoring the tragic outcomes for all characters caught in their destructive orbit.
