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kground unravels and once the cover of this polished look is removed we can see the true nature of the estate. The shallowness that emerges just as Catherine matures with the grounds as she is restricted by her injury to a couch at Thrushcross Grange; completing womanhood at the estate and her choice of husband confine her to the propriety of The Grange rather than with her true nature of love, Heathcliff. Meaning, given the choice Catherine chooses a higher social status or the “true love” to Heathcliff, due to her pubescent years and days spent at Thrushcross Grange and not Wuthering Heights.

Emily Bronte uses the setting of Wuthering Heights to extend how novel uses contrasting characters to support the theme of Good vs. Evil. It is not just the homes alone that contrast but more importantly the individuals that emerge from each place mirror that of its setting. The “stunted plants” reflect that of the underdevelopment of the Earnshaw children in the essence of composure. Just as the plants need outside resources like water and sun as a way to reach a healthy state, as does Heathcliff needs additional sources, Catherine's hand in marriage or later revenge on all those that have wronged him, to once again continue growth until reaching a normalcy. In complete contrast to the “sadism” that comes from Wuthering Heights, Edgar as a child of the Linton family matures and grows to become an individual much more “elegant and cultured” (10). Just as the characteristics if Wuthering Heights mirror that of its people, Thrushcross Grange does as well as it is described as filled with light and warmth. Unlike Wuthering Heights, it is “elegant and comfortable-a splendid place carpeted with crimson, and crimson covered chairs and tables, and a pure white ceiling bordered by gold.”(10), reflecting that of Edgar Linton who is very gentle, polite, and well mannered. The connection here is continued even when the homes switch roles, Heathcliff's new found funding help him develop and grow both mentally and physically as upon his arrival he was mistaken as a “gentleman” by Isabella. The same occurs in The Grange, at the time of Catherine's injury, she becomes dependent on others for advancement, comparable to the “stunted” plants in The Heights being dependent on other resources. Two main settings of the novel, are constantly being put into contrast. From the beginning of the story the reader is presented with these two opposite places and slowly sees how the “storm” of Wuthering Heights takes over the “calm” of the Grange. The novel is based on this contrast between the two houses. The storm of Wuthering Heights, upon the return of Heathcliff from his departure, starts to take over. In the end, however, the calm of Thrushcross Grange prevails and Good defeats Evil.

In the novel by Emile Bronte, Wuthering Heights, a strong contrast exist between storm and calm. Wuthering Heights and Thrusscross Grange, illustrate this concept, as they are double opposites in the story. The physical characteristics of the two places and the people that reside there are the driving forces for this opposition. The name of the residence, Wuthering Heights, in itself shows us how this storm is illustrated. Wuthering Heights is a dwelling characterized by fiery emotions, primal passions, resentful vengefulness, and sheer evil. Thrushcross Grange is a peaceful, beautiful home which symbolizes all that is good and lovely. Emily Bronte includes the