Chapter 8 Frankenstein
How did Victor describe the trial?
As a wretched mockery of justice.
How did Victor describe William and Justine on the last paragraph of Chapter 8?
As the first hapless victims of his unhallowed arts.
Where was Justine sitting in her jail cell?
At the far end, on some straw.
What made the witnesses brought in to give testimony on Justine's good character less effective?
Fear and hatred of the crime Justine had presumably committed made them nervous, and unwilling to come forward.
What did Victor do after perceiving that Justine was to be found guilty?
He rushed out of the courtroom.
What did Victor perceive the sentence to be after Elizabeth's address to the court during Justine's trial?
He thought Justine to be condemned.
How did Justine's countenance change as the court progressed?
Her expression changed to that of surprise, horror, and misery.
What was the content of Elizabeth's address to the court?
How Justine nursed Madame Frankenstein during her illness, how Justine was deeply attached to William, and how Justine didn't have any temptation to murder William, as she could simply have had asked for it.
How long did Victor and Elizabeth stay at Justine's jail cell?
Several hours.
How did Justine explain the picture that was found on her, which William was possessing?
She could give no account, and said it could only have been placed on her, despite that theory not making sense.
What is Justine's attitude towards her death sentence, while she is in the jail cell?
She does not fear death, and is willing to face it due to the courage given to her by god.
How did Elizabeth react when shown the body of William?
She fell into violent hysterics which kept her bedridden for several days.
How did Justine explain her presence in the area around William's dead body?
She said it was a coincidence.
What was Elizabeth's reaction after Victor told her that Justine was sentenced to death, and that she had confessed?
She said she could never again believe in human goodness, and she finally believed Justine guilty.
How did Justine appear on the day of the trial?
She was calm, solemn, tranquil, and confident in innocence.
What does Elizabeth say she will do to help Justine when she is talking with Justine in the jail cell?
She will proclaim Justine's innocence, and melt the stony hearts of Justine's enemies with tears and prayers.
What did Justine say about Victor in her jail cell?
That Justine thanked Victor, and his belief in her innocence helped relieve her misery.
What did Justine say about her confession?
That it was a lie, since her confessor threatened her with excommunication and hell fire in her last moments if she did not confess.
What did the person who Victor talked to the morning after Justine's trial think of Justine's confession?
That it was so hardly required with such strong evidence, but he was glad of it nevertheless as the judges would prefer not to condemn a criminal based on circumstantial evidence.
What did Elizabeth say to Victor before going to visit Justine in jail?
The Victor was to go with her, as she could not go alone.
What did Justine say consoled her when she was talking to Elizabeth in her jail cell, and despite knowing of her certain ignominy and death?
The fact that she would see Madame Frankenstein and William in heaven.
What spurred Elizabeth to address the court during Justine's trial?
The fact that the witnesses meant to show Justine good character were cowardly, nervous, and not coming forward as a result of thinking her guilty.
When did Justine Moritz die?
They day after Viktor and Elizabeth visited her, or two days after her trial.
At what time did Justine's trial occur?
11 o'clock.
What did Victor experience as Justine and Elizabeth held their conversation in Justine's jail cell?
A horrible anguish, and despair.
Where did Justine pass the evening of the night William was murdered?
An aunt's house at Chene.
What consisted of Justine's defense?
An explanation of the facts held against her and showing how she had a good character.
Where was Victor lurking during Elizabeth's conversation with Justin in the jail cell?
In the corner of the jail cell.
What was the court's reaction when Elizabeth confirmed that the picture found on Justine was the picture stolen?
It murmured in horror and indignation.
Why did Victor say that the trial tortured him?
It was to be decided if his curiosity and irresponsible experimentation would result in the death of two people.
What alerted Justine to Victor's presence in the corner of the jail cell?
Victor gnashing his teeth.
How did Victor pass the night of the day of Justine's sentencing, and what did he do during the following morning?
Victor spent the night in anguish, and found out for sure that Justine was sentenced to death during the morning. He also found out that Justine herself had confessed to the murder.