Conflict is the basic foundation for Emily Bronte"s Wuthering Heights. Much of this conflict results from a distinct division of classes and is portrayed through personal relationships, for example the unfriendly relationship between the higher-class Lintons and the lower-class Heathcliff. Conflict is also portrayed by the appearance of characters the setting. The division of classes is based on cultural, economic, and social differences, and it greatly affects the general behaviour and actions of each character. The setting of Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange provides a clear example of social contrast. While the Heights is depicted as simply typical and "domestic,"...
social class because Catherine strives to achieve high status by marrying the rich man over the poor man.

The story concludes in "resolution and reconciliation". After Heathcliff"s death, the classes seem to converge and accept one another which is shown by the union of the 'high-class' young Cathy and 'lower-class' Hareton.

Initially Thrushcross Grange is symbolic of Catherine in that it is refined and 'high-class. Wuthering Heights is symbolic of Heathcliff in the opposite manner. After conflict between the two properties during Heathcliff's range the properties are eventually restored to being peaceful. This symbolises a resolve within the setting.