Chapter 8 Justine's Trial
the monster is now responsible for killing two people
Victor describes as a "Mockery of justice"
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
"I gnashed my teeth"
Chapter is set in courtroom. It makes victor feel guilty is struck by Justine's "calm and confident" in innocence.
"So much do i esteem and value her" pg90
"I do not fear to die"
"I did confess, but I confessed a lie"
Salvation and absolution
Justine was "Condemned" pg92
Victor does not save her fearing the world will think he is MAD
He allows Justine to be sacrificed to same himself
"I was the true murderer" He is cowardly and selfish
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
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
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
In contrast - Justine's innocence vs Victors guilt which will become 'Living torture'