In the novel Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte strongly emphasizes the dynamic and increasingly complex relationship between Mr. Heathcliff and Catherine. Heathcliff, the abandoned gypsy boy, is taken to Wuthering Height by Mr. Earnshaw to grow up with his family. After Mr. Earnshaw's death, he suffers harsh abuse from his "brother" Hindley and Catherine, whom he loves dearly. This abuse will pave the way for revenge. The evolving and elaborate plans for revenge that Mr. Heathcliff has devised for those who he feels have hurt and betrayed him is what makes Wuthering Heights a classic of English literature. The sudden change in Mr. Heathcliff's feelings and emotions are powerful scenes. Revenge becomes the only reason for living for him. Revenge is the main theme of Wuthering Heights because it highlights important events, personality flaws, and the path of destruction. In the novel Wuthering Heights, the dark and mysterious Heathcliff once began his life with an open heart, but after mistreatment by Edgar and Hindley he turns to revenge. Heathcliff's actions are reasonable; was hurt by the unjust cause of discrimination. Heathcliff slowly becomes obsessed with planning an elaborate revenge after eavesdropping on a conversation between his beloved Catherine and Nelly. He hears his young, beautiful, idolized Catherine say, “It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff” (77). Heathcliff, heartbroken and hopeless, suddenly leaves Wuthering Height for two years. Catherine is left wondering where he is. Heathcliff sets out seeking revenge. Revenge not only highlights important events, but also highlights personality flaws. Heathcliff is convinced that Hindley and Catherine are the reason for his loneliness and like him... middle of paper... his is impossible to prevent. This leads to Mr. Heathcliff's self-destruction, because all his life he has been looking for strategies to take revenge on those he hates. He doesn't want Wuthering Heights to be a refuge, rather a purgatory. To his dismay he realizes that his years of vengeance will not last throughout the generations. Seeing how both families, the Lintons and the Earnshaws, defend each other, Heathcliff realizes that the only thing that kept him alive has now been defeated. Therefore his life has no purpose and he has lost it. Emily Bronte's masterpiece, Wuthering Heights, is a timeless story of love, deception, betrayal and revenge. It recognizes that life in the world is not a utopia. Revenge is the main theme of the book because it highlights important events, personality flaws, and the path to self-destruction. Bronte presents it loud and clear.