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

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In contrast - Justine's innocence vs Victors guilt which will become 'Living torture'