Heathcliff (from Wuthering Heights)

Heathcliff is a complex character from Emily Brontë’s "Wuthering Heights." He’s a brooding, passionate, and often vengeful man who harbors deep love for Catherine Earnshaw. Orphaned and mistreated early in life, he becomes consumed by feelings of loss, injustice, and desire for revenge. His intense emotions lead to destructive behaviors, affecting those around him and fueling a cycle of pain and conflict. Heathcliff’s character embodies themes of obsession, social class, and the destructive power of unfulfilled love, making him a deeply layered figure driven by both love and bitterness.