5/28/2023 0 Comments Charlotte bronte wuthering heightsCathy is bold and opinionated, loves running around the moors and horseback riding, and isn't - at least until she meets the Lintons - particularly interested in being a proper lady, or even a feminine one. Though Wuthering Heights is an unapologetically Gothic story, the female lead at its center is surprisingly modern, particularly in this take on the story. But while there are undoubtedly substantial changes to the source material, this is also an adaptation that understands that part of the appeal of this story is its wild, untameable heart and that nowhere is that crucial element more evident than in its messy, endlessly appealing depiction of the book's heroine, Catherine Earnshaw. Next up: The 2009 ITV adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which certainly takes some liberties with the text of Emily Bronte's classic novel, but is remarkably faithful to its spirit.Įager to make much of the subtext of Bronte's story almost glaringly textual, this is a version of Wuthering Heights that includes sex scenes, suicide, and a strong hint that the love of Cathy's life may be her half-brother. As part of our "Classics Revisited" series, we're looking back at some of our favorite series and movies from years ago.
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