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The servant Nelly Dean suggests that Heathcliff could be a “prince in disguise,” continuing, “Who knows but your father was emperor of China, and your mother an Indian queen.”
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The servant Nelly Dean suggests Heathcliff could be a “prince in disguise” continuing “Who knows but your father was emperor of China and your mother an Indian queen”.
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{
    "quote": "Who knows but your father was emperor of China and your mother an Indian queen",
    "character": "Heathcliff",
    "character_description": "Prince in disguise"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/movies/heathcliff-jacob-elordi-wuthering-heights-whitewashing.html

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff in the new 'Wuthering Heights' film, focusing on accusations of whitewashing. It explores the novel's ambiguous descriptions of Heathcliff's race and the historical context of the book's themes. Scholars and experts weigh in on the interpretation of the character's identity.

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