Wuthering heights: What do we learn about Hindley in the first half of the novel? What do you think about his character and role in the whole novel?

Wuthering Heights Essay. I)What do you learn about the character of Hindley in these pages and how is he presented. II) Some readers see Hindley as an odd mixture of strength and weakness, of femininity and masculinity. What do you think about his character and role in the whole novel? Hindley is a pivotal character in Wuthering heights and features throughout the novel revealing a number of different aspects to his character. Initially presented …

…which playing on Hindley's weakness he is able to manipulate him exactly the way he intends. As a reader, it is surprising to feel sympathy with such a character as Hindley, but you are able to identify with his hardships, and feel sympathy with his flawed character. If his original temper had been kept under control, perhaps the epic drama would never have had to be played out in such a cruel and twisted way.