Elizabeth: the adopted sister to Victor, very tender and merciful, had the ability to temper down Victor's aggressive pursuits, described as beautiful and charming, has a special connection w/Victor, emotional response to nature, not able to temper down Victor the 2nd time, is inevitably killed by the creature on her wedding night with Victor as the final inflicted tragedy of the creature upon Victor, the light of Victor's life, a truly innocent soul, is forever extinguished