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Hello reader,

I have failed to be very consistent in regards to "blogging" I'm afraid...
However, I am plagued by a terrible head cold and a fever, which is why I am currently in my bed, rather bored.

Just recently, I completed reading Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights"; I must say, I thought it was a marvellous story. Nevertheless I did find the majority of the Characters somewhat irritating, and for the first time in my life, I didn't develop any sort of attatchment to them.
[For those of you who have not ever read the novel, I would advise you to skip ahead at this point.]

Heathcliff
Heathcliff was a most intriguing character. Despite his vindictive behaviour and fiery temper, he was perhaps one of my favourite characters in the novel. I applaud the passionate love he had for Catherine and pity him due to his alienation from society.

Catherine Earnshaw
I found Catherine most aggravating indeed; her selfish, melodramatic, highly strung character was almost unbearable. The very fact that she blamed Heathcliff for leaving and thus breaking her heart was almost comical. She betrayed her own heart by marrying Linton as opposed to her true love - who was considered beneath her. Also, her constant wailing drove me to insanity.

Isabella Linton
Initially, I thought that Isabella was a rather air-headed character who let her infatuation for Heathcliff blind her. However, I do appreciate her for leaving and raising her son away from his father and his corruptive influence in London.

Edgar Linton
I found Edgar to be agreeable to an extent; I especially admired his devotion to his daughter and to his wife. Although he was seemingly cowardly, I believe he had good intentions and a kind nature.

Cathy Linton
With the exception of her early torment of Hareton, I found her quite tolerable and admired her attempts to reconcile with him towards the end of the book.

Linton Heathcliff
Without meaning to sound like an unfeeling brute, I was so relieved when this boy made his exit. The continuous lament, moaning and dramatic collapses was enough to push anyone over the edge. What a wet lettuce.

Nelly Dean
I was, and still am, rather unsure as to what I make of her character. I do feel a little sorry for her - she seemed to be constantly dragged into other peoples affairs. I do wonder if she had any time for herself...

Joseph
I wanted to hit him over the head with a shovel - repeatedly. Sanctamonious, self-righteous, contemptuous, blithering idiot. Never understood a darn thing the man said.

I think that shall conclude my somewhat long - winded entry...
I shall return to the joys of the common cold.
Anna.