The trial and evidence
This charge is brought against Justine in court.
what is murder
This young boy’s murder leads to Justine’s arrest.
Who is William Frankenstein?
This city is the setting of William’s murder and Justine’s trial.
What is Geneva?
Victor’s silence during the trial highlights this major theme.
What is guilt
Justine gives this false statement after pressure from religious authorities.
What is a confession?
This woman is wrongfully executed for William’s death.
Who is Justine Moritz?
Victor sees this figure illuminated by lightning during the storm.
Who is the Creature?
The court’s decision represents this flaw in society.
What is injustice?
Justine confesses to avoid this spiritual punishment.
What is excommunication (or damnation)?
This character knows the true murderer but stays silent.
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
This natural event mirrors Victor’s emotional turmoil when he returns home.
What is a thunderstorm?
Justine’s death shows the destructive consequences of this trait in Victor.
What is unchecked ambition?
This object found in Justine’s pocket falsely implicates her.
What is the locket (with Caroline’s picture)?
This character passionately defends Justine during her trial.
Who is Elizabeth Lavenza?
This isolated natural location is where William is killed.
What is Plainpalais (near Geneva)?
Victor realises that this being is responsible for William’s death.
What is his creation (the Creature)?