<P> In an awkward set of visits to the Grange , Heathcliff begins to exact his revenge , seducing Isabella Linton in order to gain control of Thrushcross Grange at Edgar 's death , and trapping her in an abusive and terrifying marriage . Cathy falls into a state of psychological insanity , although it is partly feigned in her desire to provoke her husband and `` break his heart '' because of the pain that she feels . Soon she refuses to eat , never leaves her chamber , and falls prey to countless delusions and declarations of madness . </P>
<P> In an awkward set of visits to the Grange , Heathcliff begins to exact his revenge , seducing Isabella Linton in order to gain control of Thrushcross Grange at Edgar 's death , and trapping her in an abusive and terrifying marriage . Cathy falls into a state of psychological insanity , although it is partly feigned in her desire to provoke her husband and `` break his heart '' because of the pain that she feels . Soon she refuses to eat , never leaves her chamber , and falls prey to countless delusions and declarations of madness . </P>
what illness did catherine have in wuthering heights
what illness did catherine have in wuthering heights
psychological insanity
psychological insanity