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Chapter 8 Justine's Trial (the monster is now responsible for killing…
Chapter 8 Justine's Trial
the monster is now responsible for killing two people
"I do not fear to die"
"I did confess, but I confessed a lie"
Salvation and absolution
Justine is bullied by the priest to confess "Hell fire in my last moment"
Justine's innocence and courage is contrasted with cruelty and prejudice shown in religious language
Victor describes as a "Mockery of justice"
Shelley's own view of the corrupt legal system at the time - innocent people can't rely on the justice system
Moving, tragic chapter - concludes with pity and sadness
Justine is confused as to how the miniature portrait came to be placed in her pocket?
Elizabeth offers an emotional defence of Justine's character
"So much do i esteem and value her" pg90
Justine was "Condemned" pg92
He allows Justine to be sacrificed to same himself
"I was the true murderer" He is cowardly and selfish
Victor does not save her fearing the world will think he is MAD
"I gnashed my teeth"
Doppelganger of the monster
Power and evil destruction of monster is emerging at the end of chapter 8
"these are not your last tears"
Victor knows more horrors are yet to come
Chapter is set in courtroom. It makes victor feel guilty is struck by Justine's "calm and confident" in innocence.
In contrast - Justine's innocence vs Victors guilt which will become 'Living torture'
