The relationship between Cathy and Ellen:
Ellen has grown up with Cathy, but they are not linked by a strong bond of friendship. Ellen recognizes the flaws in Cathy, and Cathy feels the need to control Ellen (as a servant).
Seeking Revenge
Cathy is not with Heathcliff because he would degrade her. Heathcliff says that Cathy should have married him, and that he will have his revenge upon Edgar for "stealing" Catherine. This will also serve to aid Heathcliff in his revenge against the higher classes of society. Additionally, Heathcliff wants to hurt Hindley for the pains he caused him in the past--particularly that Hindley was the one who so degraded Heathcliff that he could not marry Cathy. To seek his revenge on Hindley, Heathcliff makes Hindley's son hate him. He is also systematically taking Hindley's property from him through gambling and bets.
Does Heathcliff obtain bliss from inflicting pain?
Heathcliff doesn't necessarily seek the bliss from the pain; rather, he is retaliating against the wrongs he has suffered in his youth. He definitely does not want to inflict pain upon Catherine. He wants and is satisfied by his revenge, but it does not seem as if Heathcliff actually finds joy in anything.
**Heathcliff and Catherine NEED each other to survive... is that kind of love oppressive?
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