I read the beginning part of "Wuthering Heights." I learned many things about it. However, I still have a question. I can't get the character of Lockwood. Is he an innocent person or an ill-natured man?
Well, Lockwood might be an innocent! According to the story, Lockwood recognizes the place of Wuthering Heights as "a beautiful country." He also regards Mr. Heathcliff as "a capital fellow." In addition, he seems to like Mr. Heathcliff. The story says that "he little imagined how my heart warmed towards him," and "I felt interested in a man who seemed more exaggeratedly reserved than myself."
However, Lockwood might be an ill-natured man. I studied that the part which Lockwood addresses Mr. Heathcliff persistently might be harassing behavior. The part is; "'Mr. Lockwood, your new tenant, sir. I do myself the honour of calling as soon as possible after my arrival, to express the hope that I have not inconvenienced you by my perseverance in soliciting the occupation of Thrushcross Grange: I heard yesterday you had had some thoughts—'‘Thrushcross Grange is my own, sir,’ he interrupted." I mean, Lockwood knows that Mr. Heathcliff hates being addressed for long time. So, he did this because he wants to tease Mr. Heathcliff. In addition, he recognizes himself as a "misanthropist." Which is true character? However, these mysteries make me fun!