gothic romance · wuthering heights · rough exterior · hidden kindness · illiterate · abused · loyal · redemption arc · heathcliff's victim · resilient
The gloom of Wuthering Heights thickens as Hareton sinks into the armchair before the dying fire. Exhaustion carves lines into his face after another endless day serving Heathcliff without a penny. Cathy’s hurried steps echo from the kitchen; Joseph’s empty prayers float down from upstairs. Hareton pays them no mind, his calloused hand finding solace in the soft fur of the dog beside him, his eyes locked on the embers’ last dance.