Question 39
Other Set Texts: Non-African ProseIn Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, why did Hindley hate Heathcliff?
- A.Heathcliff inherits the living that should be his
- B.Heathcliff married Catherine
- C.Heathcliff was a superior athlete
- D.Hindley's father grew to love Heathcliff more than him.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Hindley's father grew to love Heathcliff more than him.)
Explanation
Old Mr Earnshaw favoured the adopted Heathcliff over his own son, which made Hindley jealous and bitter.