Wuthering Heights:Kate Bush vs E.Brontë

Behind the Song – Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush meets Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
This worksheet explores the literary and thematic connections between Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights” and Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights. It is structured into several parts, combining literary analysis, comprehension tasks, creative activities, and language-focused exercises.

Learning Objectives
This worksheet helps students:

1. Understand key themes in both the song and the novel.
2. Analyze the use of literary techniques in different mediums.
3. Develop critical thinking through comparison and interpretation.
4. Explore their creativity through imaginative writing and discussion tasks.
5. This comprehensive and engaging resource deepens students’ appreciation of both texts while honing their literary analysis and creative skills.

**Contents of the Worksheet : **

Warm-up Questions
Introduces students to key themes such as love, obsession, and emotional conflict.
Prompts students to consider their initial impressions of Cathy and Heathcliff’s relationship.

Part 2: Literary Analysis of Song Lyrics
Includes multiple lyrics from “Wuthering Heights” for analysis.
Key topics:
Themes of longing, separation, and obsession.
Imagery and symbolism (e.g., “cold,” “window”).
Emotional tone and its relationship to the novel’s themes.
Comparison between Cathy’s perspective in the song and her portrayal in the novel.

Part 3: Literary Extracts from the Novel
Provides several excerpts from Wuthering Heights for analysis, such as:
Catherine’s “I am Heathcliff” speech.
Her anguish and declaration, “I cannot live without my soul.”
Reflections on love, identity, and destruction.
Questions focus on:
Characterization of Catherine and Heathcliff.
The role of nature as a symbol of their wild love.
Themes of longing, obsession, and death.
Connections between the novel and song.

- Language in Use Task
Analyzes literary techniques like metaphor, repetition, tone, and imagery.
Encourages students to identify these techniques in both the song and the novel.

-** Comprehensive and Comparison Questions**
Guides students to compare themes, characters, and emotions in the song and novel.
Highlights similarities and differences in how both texts portray Cathy and Heathcliff’s love story.

Extension Activities and Creative Task
Creative writing prompts, such as reimagining a scene from the novel or writing a new verse inspired by the song.
Discussion prompts for deeper exploration of the themes, including the influence of nature and societal expectations.

Answer Key
Detailed explanations for all questions, covering:
Song lyric analysis (themes, tone, symbolism).
Literary analysis of novel excerpts (characterization, emotional tone, and symbolism).
Comparative insights between the song and novel.