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Hindley Earnshaw

Hindley Earnshaw is a fictional character from Emily Brontë’s novel *Wuthering Heights*. He is the son of the Earnshaw family and becomes a central figure in the story’s complex relationships. Hindley is initially caring but becomes jealous and bitter after his father’s death and his sister’s marriage. His actions, including mistreating others and misjudging people, lead to a cycle of revenge and pain that affects multiple generations. Hindley’s character highlights themes of pride, vengeance, and the destructive nature of unresolved conflicts.