Questions: Who saves Hareton's life when Hindley drops him over the banister rail?
A. Francis
B. Nelly
C. Isabella
D. Heathcliff
Transcript text: Who saves Hareton's life when Hindley drops him over the banister rail?
A. Francis
B. Nelly
C. Isabella
D. Heathcliff
Solution
Answer
The answer is B. Nelly
Explanation
Option A: Francis
Francis is Hindley's wife, but she does not play a role in saving Hareton in this particular incident.
Option B: Nelly
Nelly Dean, the housekeeper and narrator of parts of "Wuthering Heights," is the one who saves Hareton when Hindley, in a drunken state, accidentally drops him over the banister. Nelly's quick action prevents a tragedy.
Option C: Isabella
Isabella Linton is another character in "Wuthering Heights," but she is not involved in this specific event.
Option D: Heathcliff
Heathcliff is a central character in the novel, but he is not the one who saves Hareton in this situation.