💨 Abstract

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" has sparked controversy due to Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff, a character often interpreted as non-white. Fennell defended her choice, citing a personal connection to the character's appearance. Critics argue that this casting is a missed opportunity to represent diversity and address the novel's racial themes. Scholars debate Heathcliff's racial identity, with some seeing it as deliberately ambiguous.

Courtesy: Brooke Ivey Johnson