Symbol: Civility and Passion (Reading Logs Completed 2 )

Reading Logs

1. Section 3 (Chapters 8-9) Chapter VIII: Page  66: Nelly compares the old Catherine that was passionate with the current haughty Catherine that has become considerably civilized. The double present here has to do with the contrasting reflection of time between young Catherine and teenage Catherine. Nelly states that "she did turn out a haughty..creature!", referring to how the character has developed from less than haughty, passionate beginnings. Nelly also adds "after her infancy was past", furthering emphasizing the difference time has made on Catherine over the years. The purpose of the contrast between young Catherine and teen Catherine to the meaning of the novel is to teach the reader about the influences of passing time on the soul and how people change overtime.

• Section 3(Chapters 8-9) Chapter VIII:Page 71:Catherine contrasts the civilized Edgar with the passionate Heathcliff. The comparison between the two is "a bleak, hilly, coal country" and a "beautiful fertile valley". The contrast between Edgar and Heathcliff in appearance, intelligence, and countenance all reflect the underlying theme of passion and civility. Heathcliff's wild, savage, nature reflects that of his passion. Edgar's proper and well composed countenance embodies his civilized form.

2. Section 5 (Chapters 12-13) Chapter XIII:Page 138: Edgar nurses over Catherine in the hopes that she not only become healthy but also that she return to her more civilized state. Edgar contrasts Catherine's current passion induced sickness with the health she had when she was behaving in a more civilized manor. The quote "that her mind would settle back to its right balance also, and she would be entirely her former self" truly says it all.