Jealous of and threatened by Heathcliff 's closeness to Mr. Earnshaw , Hindley instantly treats Heathcliff with animosity and abuse .
Hindley begins to view Heathcliff as his rival when Mr. Earnshaw , his father , brings an orphan named Heathcliff home and raises the child as his own .
Jealous of and threatened by Heathcliff 's closeness to father father , Hindley instantly treats Heathcliff with animosity and abuse .
Hindley begins to view Heathcliff as his rival when Mr. Earnshaw , his father , brings an orphan named Heathcliff home and raises the child as his own .