English-SR 2 The Tenant (Notebook work)

 

Ch-2 The Tenant

                                     By- Emily Bronte

1. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.

 

a) Why do you think Mr Lockwood went to Wuthering Heights?

A. Mr. Lockwood, as the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, went to Wuthering Heights to pay a visit to his landlord, Mr. Heathcliff. He sought to introduce himself and establish a neighborly relationship, driven by a desire for solitude and a break from society.

 

b) Who was Joseph? How did he behave with the narrator?

A. Joseph was an elderly, devout, and ill-tempered servant at Wuthering Heights. He behaved with extreme rudeness and hostility towards the narrator, Mr. Lockwood, muttering disapprovingly and displaying a general air of unwelcoming resentment. 

 

c) What reason did Mr Heathcliff give for the behaviour of the dogs?

A. Mr. Heathcliff explained that his dogs were trained to be suspicious of strangers and to guard the property fiercely. He attributed their aggressive behavior towards Lockwood to his unfamiliarity and their protective instincts.

 

d) Why does the narrator feel that Mr Heathcliff was a contrast to his abode and style of living?

A.The narrator felt Heathcliff was a contrast because, despite the rough and unkempt appearance of Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff possessed a certain dignity and intelligence that seemed at odds with his surroundings and austere lifestyle.

 

2. Answer the following questions in 80-100 words each.

 

a) What actions of Mr Heathcliff indicated his displeasure when he met Mr Lockwood at the gate?

A.Mr. Heathcliff's displeasure was evident in his cold and unwelcoming demeanor. He showed reluctance to invite Mr. Lockwood inside, his responses were curt and uninviting, and he displayed a general air of indifference, making Lockwood feel unwelcome and uncomfortable from the outset.

 

b) Why did Mr Heathcliff's dogs turn against Lockwood? How did they react?

A. Mr. Heathcliff's dogs turned against Lockwood because they were fiercely territorial and suspicious of outsiders, trained to protect the property. When Lockwood attempted to enter, they reacted aggressively, barking furiously, growling, and even attempting to attack him, forcing him to retreat.

 

3. Answer the following question in 100-120 words.

 

a) What is the significance of Heathcliff and the servants' reactions to the dogs attacking Mr Lockwood?

A. The reactions of Heathcliff and the servants to the dog attack highlight the hostile and unwelcoming environment of Wuthering Heights and the characters' harsh natures. Heathcliff's indifference and the servants' lack of immediate concern or assistance reflect the isolated and unsympathetic atmosphere of the household. This incident serves to immediately establish the bleak and unwelcoming nature of the setting and its inhabitants, setting the tone for the dark narrative to follow.