Chapter Four- Analysing Bronte’s portrayal of Nelly. Tuesday 1st December Chapter Four- Analysing Bronte’s portrayal of Nelly.

How does Bronte present fear in Chapter Three? 30 minutes to finish question in books. Use targets from last lesson, remembering: Your understanding of ‘perceptive.’ Including palimpsest nature of chapter.

Chapter 4 Lockwood engages his housekeeper Nelly Dean to tell him the story of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. We learn the early parts of Heathcliff’s history and the family relationships that currently prevail.

Nelly Dean as narrator Discussion: How does Bronte present Nelly Dean as a narrator? Domestic action and adventure

Heathcliff – Discuss these significant quotes Heathcliff – Discuss these significant quotes. What is her opinion of him? ‘Mrs Earnshaw was ready to fling it out the doors…” ‘told me to wash it, and give it clean things and let it sleep with the children” From the very beginning he bred bad feeling in the house.” ‘he was as uncomplaining as a lamb; though hardness…made him give little trouble.” ‘He complained so seldom indeed. I really thought him not vindictive…I was decieved.’

How does Bronte present Heathcliff in Chapter Four? Success Criteria: Detailed and perceptive language analysis. Detailed and perceptive structural analysis. Use of context interwoven (19th century values and gothic features) Critical viewpoints PLAN IN YOUR GROUPS

Critics C.P Sanger notes that Bronte is at great pains to reflect chronological exactitude. Setting in 1801: sets expectations for the novel as a story set in reality. This is then radically challenged throughout the novel. 1800s: ‘Old, rough farming culture based on a naturally patriarchal family life, was to be challenged, tamed and routed by social and cultural changes that were to produce the Victorian class consciousness and ‘unnatural’ idea of gentility.’ Q. D. Leavis. 1993)

Homework for Tuesday 8th Dec Read chapters 5-10 and write a summary of each chapter. How does Bronte present Heathcliff in Chapter Four?