Even in his first introduction to Wuthering Heights, the Earnshaw family immediately ostracizes Heathcliff for his distinctive appearance. When Mr. Earnshaw introduces Heathcliff to the family, his wife demands to know “how he [Mr. Could Earnshaw] be able to bring that gypsy brat into the house...?" (37). Mrs. Earnshaws' dissatisfaction with the orphaned child foreshadows her lonely childhood in Wuthering Heights as the family does not treat him equally as he is not from from their society. Furthermore, Mrs Earnshaws assumption that Heathcliff must be a “gypsy” shows her prejudices. When Catherine stays at Thrushcross Grange, Hindley reduces Heathcliff's status to servant he is so ashamed of his position and appearance that he exclaims: “But, Nelly, if I knocked him down twenty times, that wouldn't make him any less handsome, and I wouldn't be any more handsome either clear, to be dressed and behaved, and have the chance to become as rich as he will be (57) Heathcliff's increased sense of not belonging shows how the Earnshaws have reduced his confidence by degrading him due to his background and background. its minority status. Heathcliff's admission that he will never be as attractive as Edgar reveals his extreme jealousy and immense desire to be accepted by society, foreshadowing his revenge. Finally, Catherine's refusal to marry Heathcliff despite her ardent love for him reveals Heathcliff's social rejection. In her statement, “It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff,” Catherine makes clear how socially inappropriate it would be to marry a man who does not fit the archetype of the traditional, blond, blue-eyed, wealthy, landowning male suitor. Although his refusal may have some basis