问答题
Ere this speech ended, I became sensible of Heathcliffs presence. Having noticed a slight movement, 1 turned my head, and saw him rise from the bench and steal out noiselessly. He had listened till he heard Catherine say it would degrade her to marry him, and then he stayed to hear no farther.My companion, sitting on the ground, was prevented by the back of the settle from remarking his presence or departure; but 1 started, and bade her hush!"Why?" she asked, gazing nervously round." Joseph is here," I answered, catching opportunely the roll of his cartwheels up the road, "and Heathcliff will come in with him. I"m not sure whether he were not at the door this moment.
问答题
From which novel is this excerpt taken?(1 point)
【正确答案】正确答案：This excerpt is taken from Emily Bronte"s Wutkering Heights.
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Who is the narrator?(1 point)
【正确答案】正确答案：The narrator is Nelly Dean, who is a servant for all three generations of the Earnshaw and Linton families.
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Please analyze the relationship between the narrator and Catherine.(3 points)
【正确答案】正确答案：In Wuthering Heights, Nelly Dean plays several roles in connection with Catherine Earnshaw. She is at once, her servant, confidante, surrogate mother and judge. She is the housekeeper of Catherine"s family and takes care of the young lady; she is also the confidante of Catherine because it is to her that Catherine reveals her intention and reasons to marry Edgar. She is the surrogate mother and judge because she disapproves the marriage between Catherine and Edgar; she knows that Catherine does not love Edgar.