Wuthering Heights is a novel that deviates from the standards of Victorian literature. Victorian era novels were often works of social criticism. They generally had a moral purpose and promoted ideals of love and brotherhood. Wuthering Heights is more of a Victorian Gothic novel; contains passion, violence, and supernatural elements (Mitchell 119). The world of Wuthering Heights appears to be a world without morals. In Wuthering Heights, Brontë does not idealize love; presents it realistically, with all its flaws and merits. It shows that love is a powerful force that can be destructive or redemptive. Heathcliff has an all-consuming passion for Catherine. When she chooses to marry Edgar, her rejected love turns into a destructive force, motivating him to enact revenge and sow misery. The power of Heathcliff's destructive love is overcome by the influence of another kind of love. Young Cathy's love for Hareton is a redemptive force. It is her love that ends Heathcliff's reign. Heathcliff and Catherine have loved each other since childhood. Initially, Catherine despised the gypsy boy; she showed her disgust by “spitting at him” (Brontë 27). However, it was not long before Heathcliff and Catherine became “very thoughtful” (Brontë 27). They became very good friends; they were practically brother and sister (Mitchell 122). Heathcliff is intent on pleasing Catherine. He would “do his bidding in anything” (Brontë 30). He is afraid of “grieving her” (Brontë 40). Heathcliff finds solace and solace in Catherine's company. When Catherine is forced to stay at Thrushcross Grange to recover from her injury, she returns as "a very dignified person" (Brontë 37). His association with the people... center of the card... from Cathy. He wants to be accepted by her. Cathy loves and willingly accepts Hareton. It is this love that reforms Hareton and dispels the tyranny of Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff's love led to destruction; Cathy brings redemption to Heights through her love. Brontë's Wuthering Heights shows the real effects of love; love has the power to create good or evil.Primary SourceBrontë, Emily. Wuthering Heights. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 1996. Print.Secondary SourcesBerg, Maggie. Wuthering Heights: Marginal Writing. New York: Twayne, 1996. Print. "Characteristics of Victorian Literature". Homewood City Schools. Network. December 8, 2010. Mitchell, Hayley R., ed. Readings on Wuthering Heights. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999. Print.