Bronte’s Wuthering Heights has more value in a classroom setting than Pride and Prejudice because it is more controversial, is less known, and is written in a frame story style. Wuthering Heights has so much to delve into. Gothic romances contain so many more elements of literature than simple, pure romances, like Pride and Prejudice. In addition to the twisting love story plots that both novels contain, Wuthering Heights contains ghosts, settings that frighten the reader, and more realistic characters. The character’s in Bronte’s novel are so well developed and have very real emotions. While both of these novels are beautiful, timeless classics, Wuthering Heights is the less well known of the two stories, especially to a high school student. It is most valuable to spend time with a story not as popular and not as comfortable. Furthermore, in 2005, Pride and Prejudice was adapted into a major motion picture. Most high school students know the story before ever picking up Austen’s actual novel. The last screen version of Wuthering Heights was in 1992. Finally, Bronte’s novel contains that wonderful frame element. Whereas Pride and Prejudice can potentially be a dull read, Wuthering Heights keeps the reader on his toes by having to constantly toggle between plots and perspectives. High school students are not very familiar with the frame style, and need to study it so that they will be able to incorporate this advanced skill into their own writing. Of the tow highly acclaimed novels, Wuthering Heights offers the most to a high school student.
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Lucy,
I wasn't sure where you were going, but you managed to pull together a strong argument here. The info about the movie dates and students' familiarity with P and P is strong logos - well done. Perhaps you could have explored the Gothic elements and their appeal in the classroom, maybe even contrasting how easy P and P is for the high school girl to read and understand. Nice job.
Mrs. G
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