The immediate cause of Heathcliff’s departure was due to an overheard conversation between Nelly Dean and Catherine Earnshaw where Cathy said that she was to marry Edgar Linton as Heathcliff didn’t have enough money or status for her, and her marriage with Edgar would give her financial security.

Why did Heathcliff disappear 3 years?

Why does Heathcliff disappear? Catherine hurts his feelings by saying it would degrade her to marry him, so he leaves (although this is not all she says). How has Heathcliff changed during his absence of three years? His appearance and manners are greatly improved, and he seems to be better educated.

What is the main cause of Heathcliff revenge?

From the above analysis, we can see that there are some obvious reasons fo Heathcliff’s revenge in the novel. His low status in the family, Hindley’s cruelty to him, the Lintons’ lack of sympathy, and more importantly, Catherine’s change of love to him, all these make him to take revenge on this ruthless world.