Dean is a bold, traditional, and frugal housekeeper who originally worked at the Heights to care for Hindley and Catherine Earnshaw. She, like many others, discriminates against Heathcliff because of his appearance and background. In her first meeting with Heathcliff, she refers to him as a "stupid little creature" (46). Although Mrs. Dean tries to accept and understand, there are undoubtedly prejudices. The diction he uses to describe facial features, primarily hair, eyes, and skin color, suggests his prejudice. Since he holds the aristocracy in high regard, he does not understand Heathcliff's struggles and Catherine's discomfort at the Grange. Considering Ms. Dean's background and traditional mindset, she undermines the seriousness of some situations. After the death of Catherine Earnshaw, the housekeeper's main concern is the unfortunate gender of the Lintons' only heir. “A great addition, in my eyes, was the fact that I was left without heirs. I lamented it, as I looked at the weak orphans; and I mentally insulted old Linton for securing (what was only natural partiality) his estate to his daughter instead of his son” (204). This statement showcases the tenets of sexism of the time, as well as Dean's past economic struggles. Furthermore, because she made light of Catherine's threat and mental illness, Ms. Dean unintentionally worsened Catherine's condition and the couple's relationship. Edgar and Catherine were unable to resolve their problems and clear up the misconceptions that Ms.