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Catherine earnshaw's death is arguably the most significant event in the novel, not only does it signify an enhancement in Heathcliff's passion for catherine but it also marks the climax in the Novel and further assembles the themes associated with other characters. Catherine being torn between her husband and the love of her life must also bear a child which proves to be too much for a single person, driving her to sickness and eventually death. Good understanding. C’s death in the most significant event in the novel as her death drives Heathcliff to his frenzy. However, it is not the climax because the climax is the event in the story that ends the conflict for the protagonist. When Ellen goes to give news of Catherine's death Heathcliff

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