Can you answer this question from the Wuthering heights by Emily Bronte?

Heathcliff believes Linton to be his property as much as the land or the house. Even though he hates Linton for being the nephew of Edgar, he demands that Linton come to Wuthering Heights and live with him. Why do you think Heathcliff views Linton as property? Do you think Linton has any choice about living with his father?