1. How does Chapter 25 establish the time frame of the narrative? What is surprising about the
timing of the events Nelly is currently describing?
2. In what way does Nelly hope Lockwood will become involved in the other characters’ lives? Why
does Lockwood doubt the idea?
3. What are Edgar’s feelings regarding death? What are his primary concerns regarding Cathy?
4. Why does Edgar see it as favorable for Cathy to marry Linton in financial terms? How would
knowledge of Linton’s illness alter his opinion? How is Heathcliff’s plan for revenge threatened by
his son’s impending death?
5. What foreshadowing is present at the close of Chapter 25?