Emily Bronte is the sister of Charlotte Bronte, the author of Jane Eyre. Both growing to be very talented, they each used pen names that could easily be interpreted as male. Emily eventually called a "female shakespere" for her time in Britain.
Within the first few chapters of "Wuthering Heights", we are introduced to Lockwood, a misanthrope (hater of people). Once falling in love with a young woman, he fails to voice his affection, thus forcing the admired lady to finally doubt what she too feels is love. Because of his withdrawal, she leaves and he is left alone.
What is it that forces some to desire, and yet at the hint of obtaining that which is wanted, they lose all interest. Perhaps, by taking this route one can avoid love, or perhaps it is simply a game, causing a rush inside the person.
Our character, Lockwood, loves being around those who cannot stand him. He visits Heathcliff, who seems to have a strong desire to love only himself first; a boyish attribute, though he himself, is a grown man.
A key definition to know while reading chapter three would be maxillary convulsions. It is defined as a grinding of the teeth to avoid frustration or perhaps crying. Lockwood pushes Heathcliff into Maxillary convulsions.
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