“It is a story of usurpation, revenge and a diabolical and supernatural passion that the tamest beings can hardly recognize as love.” (Duclaux) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is now considered a masterpiece, however when it was first published it received negative criticism for its passionate nature. Critics have studied the novel from every analytical angle, yet it remains one of the most disturbing love stories of all time. “Wuthering Heights is not a comfortable book; it invites admiration rather than love” (Stoneman 1). The novel contains several layers that force readers to reflect on the text. It allows individual interpretations of the novel. This makes the novel such a popular book to read. Wuthering Heights is a gothic novel with twists and turns to keep readers interested. The novel leaves much to the reader's imagination, and the openness to interpretation is popular among the novel's audience. Emily Brontë includes unexpected elements, such as the theme of destructive love among others. The novel features supernatural encounters, crumbling ruins, moonless nights, and monstrous images that hope to create an atmosphere of mystery and fear. Emily Brontë challenges readers' minds by creating different themes and filling the novel with symbolism and conflict. Some aspects of Brontë's life contributed to the many elements of Wuthering Heights. For example, the narrative, motifs and conflicts can be traced back to Brontë's childhood. The characters in the novel also relate to Brontë's personal experiences from her childhood. An example is the character of Nelly Dean who plays the role of mother to other characters in the story. The characters in the novel also die and get married early because they know...... of paper ...... its intense and unique plot. The meaning of the novel is open to interpretation. The plot contains many unexpected turns and features. Some include choosing wealth over love and similar stories between two generations. This controversial novel has received mixed reviews due to its passionate nature. However, critics now believe it to be a literary masterpiece. Works Cited Brontë, Emily. Wuthering Heights. 1994 Modern Library ed. New York: Modern Library, 1994. Print.Bloom, Harold. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1987. Print.Duclaux, AMFR Emily Brontë; O'Brien, FRMW (“Romer Wilson”). All Alone: ​​The Life and Private Story of Emily Jane Brontë; Simpson, CW Emily Brontë; Southern Atlantic Quarterly 34:202 April 1935. Print.Stoneman, Patsy. Wuthering Heights: Emily Brontë. 1995. Print.