What was the cause of Hindley's cruel behavior toward Heathcliff?

A) Heathcliff was more intelligent than Hindley.

B) Mrs. Earnshaw treated Heathcliff with great love and care.

C) Hindley felt that his father favored Heathcliff over him.

D) Hindley hated the fact that Heathcliff was from Liverpool.

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Cade Powell

18 August, 06:53

What was the cause of Hindley's cruel behavior toward Heathcliff?

A) Heathcliff was more intelligent than Hindley.

B) Mrs. Earnshaw treated Heathcliff with great love and care.

C) Hindley felt that his father favored Heathcliff over him.

D) Hindley hated the fact that Heathcliff was from Liverpool.

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Marilyn Potts · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is "B) Mrs. Earnshaw treated Heathcliff with great love and care." The reason why Hindley’s cruel behavior toward Heathcliff is because Mrs. Earnshaw treated Heathcliff with great love and care. This made him more cruel.

What was the cause of Hindley's cruel behavior toward Heathcliff?A) Heathcliff was more intelligent than Hindley.B) Mrs. Earnshaw treated Heathcliff with great love and care.C) Hindley felt that his father favored Heathcliff over him.D) Hindley hated the fact that Heathcliff was from Liverpool.