• Syeda Tuba Javaid

  Author

Elizabeth Bennet and Catherine Earnshaw are two famous literary characters of
English Literature and are the main female protagonists. They are complete characters who not
only are rebellious, lively, but also, independent and head strong. Both of them lived their lives
as per their own wish and will. Elizabeth believed in love and marriage and pursued the same
maintaining her morals and principles. While Catherine sacrificed her eternal and immortal love
for Heathcliff and surrendered to the norms of the society. The critical examination of their
personalities and lives is presented analytically through opinions and views of different critics,
writers and the plot of the novel. Their decisions not only affected them but also their loved ones.
Thus, the paper deals with the issue of standing by principles and morals. The females are
expected to stand firm on their decisions as they can change the course of the entire family.
Hence, it is vital to understand the right path and then remain steadfast on it. These characters
are idolized by many females of the West and the East making it important to understand their
impact on society.

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