An orphan brought to Wuthering Heights who becomes Cathy's devoted lover. Resentful of Hindley's abuse and Cathy's class-based rejection, he disappears, returns wealthy, and ruins Hindley through gambling debts. He marries Isabella to avenge himself, but ultimately reconciles with Cathy on her deathbed. Consumed by grief, he dies shortly after, leaving his spirit to haunt the moors with Cathy.
Dr. Kenneth provides medical care that indirectly shapes Heathcliff's fate.
Heathcliff views Edgar as a rival who stole Cathy through social privilege.
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