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Heredity and enviornment have been examined to determine if either contributes to the character and actions of a person. In Wuthering Heights, the enviornment and what goes on in it determine the personality of the characters. Wuthering Heights is the residence of the Earnshaws. It has a gloomy look and is often affected by the north winds. The other home, Thrushcross Grange, is home to the Lintons. It is a beautiful place, almost heavenly. These two homes contribute to the behavior of Heathcliff, Catherine, Hareton, Linton, and Cathy. Mr. Earnshaw brings Heathcliff to Wuthering Heights. This inspires a sense of jealousy from Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw’s son. After Mr. Earnshaw’s death, Hindley takes over the Heights and mistreats Heathcliff. Heathcliff is “hardened […] to ill-treatment” (27). This treatment lasts until Heathcliff is a young man. Wuthering Heights is full of malice and hatr