LITERATURE WORD

  Heathcliff is the brooding, enigmatic antihero of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights." An orphan brought to Wuthering Heights by Mr. Earnshaw, he endures a tumultuous upbringing marked by intense favoritism and severe mistreatment. As a child, Heathcliff is resilient and reserved, forming a deep, passionate bond with Catherine Earnshaw. His love for Catherine, however, evolves into an all-consuming obsession, fueling his desire for vengeance against those who wronged him. As an adult, Heathcliff is vengeful, manipulative, and driven by a relentless need to assert dominance and inflict suffering on his enemies. Despite his outward ruthlessness, glimpses of his inner torment and capacity for profound love make him a complex and compelling character. Hindley Earnshaw is the elder son of Mr. Earnshaw and the primary antagonist to Heathcliff in "Wuthering Heights." Initially a privileged and jealous young man, Hindley's resentment towards Heathcliff begins wit...

    The Marriage of Anansewa" by Efua Sutherland is a captivating play that delves into the intricate dynamics of Ghanaian society, tradition, and familial expectations. Central to the narrative is the character of Anansewa, a young woman whose fictitious death serves as a pivotal moment in the story. To understand the circumstances surrounding Anansewa's fake demise, one must examine the societal pressures, family obligations, and the cunning wit of Ananse, the trickster spider. Anansewa represents a form of resistance against the traditional patriarchal norms and expectations imposed upon her by society, particularly through the institution of arranged marriage. Despite her father's attempts to dictate her future by arranging a marriage for her, Anansewa refuses to passively accept her fate. Instead, she asserts her agency and challenges the status quo, demonstrating her unwillingness to conform to the predetermined roles assigned to her as a woman. Anansewa's ...