The Earnshaw Family

The Earnshaw family is a fictional family from Emily Brontë's classic novel "Wuthering Heights," published in 1847. The story revolves around their lives on the Yorkshire moors and explores themes of love, revenge, and social class. Mr. Earnshaw adopts an orphan named Heathcliff, leading to complex relationships and deep-seated conflicts, particularly between Heathcliff and Mr. Earnshaw's daughter, Catherine. Their tumultuous relationships highlight the impact of passion, obsession, and the struggles between different social standings. The Earnshaws play a crucial role in the narrative, influencing the fate of several characters throughout the story.