In Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights", Hareton Earnshaw, the son of Hindley Earnshaw, experiences physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father and later Heathcliff. Hareton is neglected and mistreated by Hindley, who turns to alcohol and gambling after his wife's death. This leads to Hareton being raised in poverty and ignorance, with little education or affection.
As a result of Hindley's mistreatment, Hareton grows up to be rough and unrefined, lacking the manners and education of a gentleman. Despite this, Hareton is a kind and generous character, with a deep capacity for love and affection.
Later in the novel, Heathcliff takes over Wuthering Heights and continues to mistreat Hareton, making him work as a laborer on the farm and forbidding him from learning to read and write. However, with the help of Catherine and later Nelly, Hareton begins to learn and improve himself, eventually winning the love of Catherine.
Overall, Hareton experiences both physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Hindley and Heathcliff, leading to a life of poverty and ignorance. Despite this, Hareton is able to overcome his circumstances and become a better person through the love and support of others.