Essay | Storm Versus Calm: A Comparison of Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights

In Emily Brontё's novel Wuthering Heights, the two houses, Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, are set in England. Each house is almost the exact opposite of the other. In Wuthering Heights the places, people, and events in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights represent the need for a balance between storm and calm in life.

Thrushcross Grange is a representation of the calm peaceful life, but it goes to the extent of appearing somewhat dull and lifeless. Located in a peaceful, sunlit valley below the harsh moors, Thrushcross Grange is the picture of beauty and sophistication. The large half-curtained windows allow the sun to come in from the outside keeping the rooms well lit. With crimson carpets, luxurious furniture, gold embroidered ceilings, and chandeliers the house gives the atmosphere of a calm perfection. Edgar Linton is fair skinned with blue eyes and blond hair. In character he is mostly passive...
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