Thesis: 

In Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights the antithesis between the Earnshaw’s and Linton families defined by Nelly’s assessment of Edgar and Huntley demonstrates how people’s actions are heavily influenced by their up bringing. 

TS 1: Hindley and family

Evidence 

~ he almost killed Nelly with a carving knife

~ Wife died, and he went to alcoholism

~ Hindley was normal before Heathcliff but his lif got ruined

TS 2: Edgar and Family

Evidence

~ Gave Cathy space in her meltdown

~ Encouraged Cathy’s curiosity

~ When his wife died, he still took care of his family

TS 3: Antithesis and theme

Evidence 

~ Hindley, Heathcliff, Hareton are rude

~ Linton, Cathy, Nelly are nice