Abstract

The Gothic tradition has a comparatively large influence on American Literature, which has also been inherited by many western writers. As a widely accepted Gothic novel, Wuthering Heights can be seen as Emily Bronte’s unique and brilliant masterpiece. This paper illustrates the Gothic tradition and its theory, and also points out the Gothic tactics of Wuthering Heights in theme, environmental description, characters and plot description. Different from other Victorian novels, Wuthering Height has affected world literature.

Key words: Wuthering Heights  Emily Bronte   Gothic features

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

  1.1. The history of the Gothic theory 1

  1.2. Emily’s life and education1

1.3.Introduction to Wuthering Height3

2. The Gothic features in the novel3 

2.1 The theme of the novel3

2.1.1 The inheritance of the traditional Gothic feature 3

2.1.2 The deepening and transcendence of Gothic tradition4

 2.2 Gothic characters5

  2.2.1 Villain hero—Heathcliff 6

  2.2.2 Delirious heroine—Catherine9

  2.2.3 Ghost 9

2.3 Strange love 8

2.4Gothic plots  8

 3. Emily’s Bronte’s Contribution to Gothic novels 9

 4.Conclusion10

References 11