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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 76

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q76

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Wuthering Heights, penned by Emily Bronte, is a captivating novel set on the desolate moors of Yorkshire. The story revolves around the intense relationships and obsessions of its characters. The narrative begins with Mr. Lockwood, who rents Thrushcross Grange from the enigmatic Heathcliff. Intrigued by the neighbouring farmhouse, Wuthering Heights, Lockwood delves into the complex history of the Earnshaw and Linton families. The heart of the story focuses on the passionate love affair between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, which leads to betrayal and revenge. Heathcliff's thirst for vengeance drives the plot, inflicting suffering upon those who wronged him, particularly Edgar Linton and Isabella. The novel explores themes of love, revenge, social class, and the destructive power of unchecked passion. Wuthering Heights presents complex characters, most notably Heathcliff, who challenges conventional notions of heroism and romance. Against the backdrop of the wild moors, Bronte weaves a dark and haunting tale that continues to captivate readers.

Who is entranced by the neighbouring farmhouse named Wuthering Heights?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Mr. Lockwood.

  • Mr. Lockwood is the one who becomes intrigued by Wuthering Heights after renting Thrushcross Grange.
  • His curiosity about the enigmatic farmhouse and its inhabitants leads him to explore the complex history of the Earnshaw and Linton families, which forms the basis of the novel's narrative.
  • The other characters—Catherine Earnshaw, Edgar Linton, and Isabella—are associated with the events and relationships within the story but are not specifically described as being entranced by the farmhouse itself.