Wuthering Heights: A Study in Weather and Emotion

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the term "wuther" as used in "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë, exploring its meaning and implications in relation to weather and emotion. Participants are examining the translation of the term and its relevance to the text.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks clarification on the meaning of "wuther," noting its Norwegian translation as "tempestous, stormy, weather-beaten."
  • Another participant provides an English definition, stating that "wuther" means "to blow with a dull roaring sound."
  • Several participants engage in playful banter, with one referencing a personal connection to Brontë and another humorously questioning the term's usage.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing interpretations of the term "wuther," with no consensus reached on its meaning or usage.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential cultural differences in understanding the term and the informal nature of some contributions, which may affect the clarity of the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in literary analysis, particularly of "Wuthering Heights," or those exploring the interplay between language, weather, and emotion in literature.

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HELP! I'm completely wuthered!

"Wuthering Heights" by E. Bronte.
Wuthering? WUTHERING??:confused:

In Norwegian, this word is translated by an equivalent of "tempestous, stormy, weather-beaten", but I would like to know:
Is this right, and can I occasionally wuther along?
 
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Hmmm, in English "wuther - to blow with a dull roaring sound" :bugeye:
 
Wuther you talkin' 'bout?
 
I wuthn't know.
 
Jethro:I used ta date a Miz Bronte.
bubba:Wuther first name?
 

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