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“Far rather would I be condemned to a perpetual dwelling in the infernal regions, than, even for one night, abide beneath the roof of Wuthering Heights again.” quote by Charlotte Brontë
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““Far rather would I be condemned to a perpetual dwelling in the infernal regions, than, even for one night, abide beneath the roof of Wuthering Heights again.””

Charlotte Brontë

About This Quote

Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847

She would rather endure eternal punishment than spend even one night under the roof of Wuthering Heights.

In simple terms: The house is so unbearable she prefers hell.

Key Takeaway

Avoid toxic environments.

Themes

suffering choice environment

Mood

dramatic melancholic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • family homes
  • workplaces
  • relationships

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What places would you rather avoid?
  • How do memories shape our aversions?
A Different Perspective

Personal aversion can be extreme, but choices may be irrational.

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