Frankenstein Chapters 8-10

Which evidence against Justine makes her look the MOST guilty of killing William?

• She has been out the whole night on which the murder was committed

• The picture is found in her pocket.

• When first questioned, she looks very strangely and only returns a confused answer.

• She has no alibi.

Why does Elizabeth's speech in court hurt Justine?

• The people do not believe Justine was as admirable as Elizabeth said, but think she is lying to help Justine.

• After Elizabeth explains how Justine has lived with the Frankenstein family, the people think/accuse Justine of being filled with blackest ingratitude

• Although Elizabeth eloquently defends Justine, the people decide the evidence outweighs Elizabeth’s support

• Elizabeth’s speech seems contrived, made up, so the people think Elizabeth is hiding something from them

Why does Justine confess to William’s murder?

• She wants the trial to end and stop having the family go through the trial.

• She thinks if she confesses, the real murderer will not let her die, but confess

• She believes Elizabeth would rescue her no matter what.

• She gives in to her confessor’s threats to be excommunicated and to obtain absolution (pardon/forgiveness).

Who does Victor blame for William and Justine’s death?

• He blames the court system for not listening to Elizabeth’s appeal for Justine.

• He blames himself when he cannot disclose he believes the creature killed William.

• He blames his father for not stopping him earlier by explaining about Agrippa.

• He believes the creature murdered William and is therefore responsible for Justine’s.

Where does Victor go to try to find some relief from his depression and agony over the deaths of William and Justine?

• the Rhine River in Germany

• time alone around the home of his childhood

• valley of Chamounix

• the university to study again

When Victor sees the creature in the mountains, how does he feel as the creature approaches him?

• He is filled with rage and horror and speaks to him with furious detestation and contempt.

• He is amazed at the creature’s agile ability to advance with superhuman speed.

• He is horrified, but wants to speak and listen to the creature’s story.

• He is pleased the creature came so they can talk and resolve Victor’s reaction.

How does the creature respond to Frankenstein’s reaction to him?

• He felt sympathy for Victor for not understanding the creature’s situation.

• He expected Victor’s reaction but asks Victor to do his duty towards him.

• He is surprised by Victor’s reaction, but says he wants to talk to Victor.

• He tries to kill Victor, but Victor subdues him and forces him to talk.

What title does the creature say he should be, but is when he speaks to Victor?

• Eve’s husband, unworthy companion

• Devil and abhorred monster

• Prometheus, but who has failed

• Adam, but a fallen angel

For what reason does Victor follow the creature and listen to his story?

• sense of curiosity, desired confirmation of William’s murderer, felt duty as creator

• logical need to know what the creature has done in order to stop him

• desire to know why the creature killed William

• fear of making the creature more angry and causing others to die if he did not listen

With what does the creature threaten Victor?

• To expose Victor by revealing himself to Victor’s father

• To exact revenge on Victor by destroying his home and family

• To kill Victor’s remaining friends

• To kill Elizabeth by the maw of death