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What was the name of Victor's younger brother who was murdered?
What item was William murdered for?
Who was accused of William's murder?
Why did Victor decide to stay quiet about the creature he encountered?
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What does Victor's father, Alfonse, express in his letter?
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How did Victor describe his feelings upon arriving in Geneva?
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Who was the first person Victor saw when he returned home?
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What condition did Justine experience around the time of William's murder?
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What did Victor see that made him suspect the creature was involved in the murder?
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What does Ernest believe about Justine's guilt?
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Study Notes
William's Murder
- Victor receives a letter from his father, Alfonse Frankenstein, informing him of the murder of his younger brother, William.
- William was found dead near a lake, with fingerprints on his neck and his mother's pin missing.
- Victor travels back home to Geneva, feeling sadness and fear.
Victor's Encounter with the Creature
- Victor visits the scene of the murder and sees a giant figure in the woods during a storm.
- He recognizes the creature he created and believes it to be the murderer.
- Victor chases the creature, but it escapes into the darkness.
- Victor witnesses the creature climbing a cliff.
- Victor is uncertain if this is the creature's first crime and worries about future harm.
The Arrest of Justine Moritz
- Victor learns from his brother, Ernest, that Justine Moritz, a servant, has been arrested for William's murder.
- Ernest says Justine became ill the morning William's body was found and a pin with William's mother's picture on it was found in her pocket.
- Victor believes Justine is innocent, but the evidence seems strong, leading to her trial.
Victor's Knowledge of the Real Murderer
- Victor knows the creature is the true murderer but hesitates to reveal his knowledge to his family.
- He fears nobody will believe him and that the creature is uncontainable.
- Victor witnesses his father’s sadness and grief.
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Explore the key events in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', focusing on the murder of William and the subsequent encounters with the creature. This quiz covers Victor's emotional turmoil and the wrongful arrest of Justine Moritz. Test your understanding of these pivotal moments in the novel!
