Originally Posted by
mona amon
JCamillo, I was talking about DNA when I said there were no traces of Heathcliff or his progeny left by the end of the novel, which is significant in this enclosed tale of two families and one outsider, but it is also interesting to consider what effect Heathcliff had on the next generation. I feel there is very little effect of any significance. He tries to do to Hindley's offspring what Hindley had done to him, but the result is complete failure. Hareton grows into a rude but generous and affectionate young man, who actually loves Heathcliff.