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This detailed and academically rich worksheet explores the powerful function of setting, symbolism, and Gothic elements in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.

Designed for A-Level English Literature students and educators seeking to deepen learners’ interpretative skills, this resource offers a comprehensive breakdown of how physical and symbolic spaces shape meaning throughout the novel.

What’s Included:

• In-depth analysis of Wuthering Heights vs. Thrushcross Grange as symbolic spaces;
• Exploration of the Yorkshire moors as liminal, spiritual, and psychological landscapes;
• Commentary on temporal structure and the cyclical nature of trauma and restoration;
• Close analysis of Brontë’s use of Gothic conventions, including haunting, isolation, and decay;
• Detailed discussion of thematic oppositions: nature vs. culture, life vs. death, and instinct vs. restraint;
• Academic language and conceptual frameworks to support high-level essay writing and critical thinking;
• Ideal preparation for exam responses, coursework, or comparative Gothic literature tasks.

Perfect for:

• AQA, Edexcel, OCR A-Level Literature specifications;
• Essay planning and textual revision;
• Stretch and challenge for higher-ability learners.

This worksheet will support students in developing high-order interpretations and engaging critically with Brontë’s symbolic and structural mastery.