Written in a time of emerging writing genres, Emily Bronte used gothicism to develop aspects of Wuthering Heights. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, Gothic writing style is or is related to a style of writing that describes strange or frightening events happening in mysterious places. While this definition does not encompass all parts of the Gothic writing style, it deeply reflects much of the theme of Wuthering Heights. Gothicism is present through violence, revenge, death and superstition. These themes determined the course of the plot allowing Emily Bronte to successfully represent gothicism. The atmosphere of the Gothic connects events and people together (Gregor 5) creating a unique work of Gothic literature. Violence is very prominent in Wuthering Heights. At the beginning of the book, we see Mr. Lockwood being attacked by Heathcliff's dog while Heathcliff does not respond urgently and allows this to happen. After this frightening experience he becomes ill and longs for company. Nelly stays by his side and is the one who informs him of the manor's problematic and deeply violent past. Throughout the book he reveals a long story starting with Heathcliff. Heathcliff is the cause of many violent arguments in the book that fuel the plot and allow it to move forward. It seems that the violence in this book is not limited to arguments and attacks. He is also subject to physical and domestic violence. As for the events of Wuthering Heights, alongside the tragic love stories, there seems to be a revenge plot that complements them. What distinguishes Wuthering Heights from books like Romeo and Juliet is the characters' constant need for revenge. If revenge were absent in the book, it would be...... center of the card ......d Death at Wuthering Heights. Np: np, nd Virtual Library of Kentucky. Network. November 16, 2013. .Bronte, Emily. Wuthering Heights. London: Thomas Cautley Newby, 1847. Print.Gregor, Ian. The Brontes; a collection of critical essays. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1970. Print.Shaw, Harry. Dictionary of literary terms. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. Print.Williams, Anne. Natural supernaturalism in Wuthering Heights. Np: np, nd Virtual Library of Kentucky. Network. November 16. 2013. .