Questions and Answers
What are the circumstances of William's death?
He was strangled while playing hide and seek, and fingerprints were found on his neck.
Why did Elizabeth blame herself for William's death?
She let him wear a necklace from their mother and thinks he was killed for it.
As Victor returns to his hometown in Switzerland, what is illuminated in a flash of lightning, and what does Victor realize?
The creature is illuminated in a flash of lightning, and Victor realizes that the creature killed William.
Why does Justine get blamed for William's murder?
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Why doesn't Victor explain who the real murderer is?
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Why does Justine confess to committing William's murder?
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How does Justine describe the world?
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What is Justine's final advice for Elizabeth?
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How does Victor describe William and Justine, collectively?
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Study Notes
Circumstances of William's Death
- William was strangled during a game of hide and seek.
- Fingerprints were found on his neck, hinting at foul play.
Elizabeth's Guilt
- Elizabeth feels responsible for William's death due to allowing him to wear their mother's necklace.
- She believes the charm led to his murder as it made him a target.
Victor's Revelation
- Upon returning to his hometown in Switzerland, Victor sees a flash of lightning illuminating the creature.
- He realizes that the creature is responsible for William's death.
Justine's Accusation
- Justine is blamed for William's murder because she was found with the picture of their mother from the necklace.
- Her behavior post-murder, including her guilt-ridden state, adds to the suspicion against her.
Victor's Silence
- Victor refrains from revealing the true murderer to avoid being deemed insane.
- He perceives a lack of convincing evidence to defend Justine.
Justine's Confession
- Under duress during an interrogation, Justine confesses to the murder after a priest assures her of divine forgiveness.
Justine's Worldview
- Justine characterizes her experience of the world as sad and bitter, reflecting her tragic circumstances.
Final Words to Elizabeth
- Justine's last piece of advice to Elizabeth is to seek happiness and spread joy to others.
Victims of the Creature
- Victor describes William and Justine as the initial victims of his "unhallowed art," linking their fates directly to the creation of the creature.
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