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One of the significant ways in which Heathcliff develops his early opinion of himself is by observing
how the other characters treat him. It is important, therefore, to notice the manner in which other
characters do so. Nelly Dean, for example, treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him: They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room, and I had no more sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping it would be gone on the morrow. By chance, or else attracted by hearing his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he found it on quitting his chamber. Inquiries were made as to how it got there; I was obliged to confess, and in recompense for my cowardice and inhumanity was sent out of the house. (Brontė 78) Other character react in a similar manner. However, as time passes, Heathcliff begins to reject the opinions of others. Before he disappears to make his fortune, for example, he can be heard saying to
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