'Wuthering Heights' Questions for Study and Discussion

Wuthering Heights is one of the greatest works by Emily Bronte. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.

Questions for Study and Discussion

• What is important about the title?
• What are the conflicts in Wuthering Heights?
• How does Emily Bronte reveal character in Wuthering Heights?
• What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
• What are some symbols in​ Wuthering Heights? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
• Are the characters consistent in their actions? Which of the characters are fully developed? How? Why?
• Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
• Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
• What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
• How does the novel relate to feminist literature?
• How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
• What is the role of women in Wuthering Heights? How are mothers represented? What about single/independent women?
• What elements of the story, plot, characterization, etc. are the most controversial? Why do you think the book was banned? Do you believe the book should remain banned?
• This novel has been compared to the Twilight series. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
• Compare "A Rose for Emily," by William Faulkner, with this novel. How do the characters cope with rejection?
• Would you recommend this novel to a friend?