Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Justine's Trial

Justine's Trial

• Justine is accused of murdering William and stands trial for his death.
• Elizabeth, close to both Justine and William, defends Justine's innocence in court.

Justine's Alibi

• Justine claims she was locked out of Geneva while visiting her aunt when William was murdered.
• She encounters a man who informs her of William's disappearance after returning to town.
• Unable to re-enter Geneva, Justine spends the night in a barn, subsequently waking to the news of William's death.

Justine's Confession and Fate

• Facing an unfair trial and feeling already judged, Justine falsely confesses to the crime to expedite proceedings.
• Justine is executed by hanging, an event that deeply troubles Victor, who knows the true murderer is the creature he created.

Explore the tragic events surrounding Justine's trial for the murder of William in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' This quiz delves into Justine's alibi, the defense by Elizabeth, and the ultimate fate of a woman wrongfully accused. Test your knowledge on these critical moments from the classic novel.