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Smith English 1 Honors/Period 4 13 February, 2011 Isabella, I believe she is eleven, a year younger than Cathy, lay screaming at the farther end of the room, shrieking as if witches were running red-hot needles into her. Edgar stood on the hearth weeping silently, and in the middle of the table sat a little dog, shaking its paw and yelping, (Bronte 48) Bronte depicts perfectly the utter ungratefulness of these spoiled children in the eyes of a guest. They have everything, yet they are unhappy as beggars. Her imagery in describing Isabella is stunning in that readers can clearly imagine a screaming child. Her description of the Linton household completely represents the discontented atmosphere.

He many a time spoke sternly to me about my pertness; and averred that the stab of a knife could not inflict a worse pang than he suffered at seeing his lady vexed,(Bronte 91) Here, Bronte uses great imagery and metaphor to convey the emotion and strictness of Mr. Edgar. The phrase that the stab of a knife could not inflict a worse pang, portrays the pain that it must cause him to ruffle his wifes feathers. Although the old English is odd, Brontes use of this diction gives readers a better feeling of the British setting. Also, although readers

Lok are unfamiliar with these terms, they can still vaguely understand the outline of the story. T maister nobbut just buried, and Sabbath not oered, und tsound o t gospel still I yer lugs, and ye darr be laiking! (Bronte 21) Bronte is trying to say, The master is hardly buried, and the Sabbath

not over, and the sound of the gospel still in your ears, and you dare to be playing! The rough English of the characters in the book is hard to understand but it portrays the rugged characters perfectly. Brontes diction is very blunt and simple. Bronte uses informal language to make sure every event is clear and understandable to readers. Also, she portrays the respect that the servants feel for their master and the pain they must feel for his death.