Asked by Dingle

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

He resented Mr. Earnshaw’s affection for the foundling Heathcliff, which fueled jealousy and led Hindley to mistreat him.