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Justine Moritz

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Justine Moritz

Justine is the housekeeper for the Frankenstein family. She is initially introduced to the reader in Chapter 6 in Elizabeth’s letter.

Introduction

Introduction

  • Justine is the housekeeper for the Frankenstein family. She was rejected by her own mother, Madame Moritz, after the death of her husband.
  • She is initially introduced to the reader in Chapter 6 in Elizabeth’s letter.
Affection

Affection

  • Justine is treated kindly by the Frankenstein family and is regarded with more affection than a servant, given "an education superior to that which she had at first intended."
Conviction

Conviction

  • After the Monster kills William, Justine is arrested and charged for his murder due to circumstantial evidence, after being framed by the Monster.
  • She ends up falsely confessing to the killing due to her fear of going to hell and is executed, even though Victor visits her and knows exactly who had committed the young child’s murder.

What do we Know About Justine?

Shelley addresses the issues of justice and the submissive nature of women and lower classes in society through the character of Justine. Justine ends up paralleling the Monster in many ways.

Issues addressed

Issues addressed

  • Through the character of Justine, Shelley addresses:
    • The issue of justice (which is a play on the character’s name).
    • The submissive nature of women in society.
    • The submissive nature of the lower classes in society.
A martyr

A martyr

  • Despite all that she endures, Justine is a sympathetic character, a martyr or "saintly sufferer".
  • She ends up paralleling the Monster in many ways.
Parallels with the Monster

Parallels with the Monster

  • She suffers prejudice because of something that is not her fault.
  • The priest calls her a "monster".
  • She shows loyalty and kindness towards the Frankenstein family, just like the Monster does with the De Laceys as he watches them secretly, collecting wood and clearing snow from their path.
  • She is rejected by her parent, just like the Monster is by Victor.
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1

Narrative Structure

1.1

Narrative Structure

1.1.1Narrative Structure1.1.2Narrative Distancing1.1.3End of Topic Test - Narrative Structure
2

Character Summaries

2.1

Walton & Frankenstein

2.1.1Walton2.1.2Victor Frankenstein2.1.3End of Topic Test - Walton & Frankenstein
2.2

The Monster

2.2.1The Monster2.2.2The Monster 22.2.3End of Topic Test - The Monster
2.3

Elizabeth, Justine & Henry

2.3.1Elizabeth Lavenza2.3.2Justine Moritz2.3.3Henry Clerval2.3.4End of Topic Test - Elizabeth, Justine & Henry
2.4

Families & Other Characters

2.4.1The Frankenstein Family2.4.2The De Lacey Family2.4.3Other Characters2.4.4End of Topic Test - Families & Other Characters
3

Intertextuality & Allusions

3.1

Intertextual References

3.1.1The Modern Prometheus3.1.2The Rime of the Ancient Mariner3.1.3The Bible3.1.4Mutability & Tintern Abbey3.1.5End of Topic Test - Intertextual References
3.2

Philosophical & Scientific Theories

3.2.1Edmund Burke3.2.2Thomas Paine3.2.3John Locke3.2.4Jean-Jacques Rousseau3.2.5Historical Figures3.2.6End of Topic Test - Philosophy & Science Theories
4

Biographic Context

4.1

Biographic Context

4.1.1Shelley's Parents4.1.2Loss & Maternal Anxiety4.1.3Literary Legend4.1.4End of Topic Test - Biographical Context
5

Chapter Summaries

5.1

Letters

5.1.1Letters 1 & 25.1.2Letters 3 & 45.1.3End of Topic Test - Letters
5.2

Chapters

5.2.1Chapters 1-25.2.2Chapters 3-45.2.3Chapters 5-65.2.4Chapters 7-95.2.5Chapters 10-115.2.6Chapters 12-155.2.7Chapters 16-195.2.8Chapters 20-235.2.9Chapter 24 & Walton’s Last Letters5.2.10End of Topic Test - Chapters 1-65.2.11End of Topic Test - Chapters 7-155.2.12End of Topic Test - Chapters 16-235.2.13End of Topic Test - Chapter 24 & Walton's Letters
6

Key Themes

6.1

Key Themes

6.1.1Curiosity & Knowledge6.1.2Science & Society6.1.3Loss & Companionship6.1.4Connection to Nature6.1.5Injustice
6.2

Key Locations

6.2.1Extreme Landscapes6.2.2Industrialised University Cities6.2.3End of Topic Test - Key Themes & Locations
7

Recap: Main Quotes

7.1

Characters Quotes

7.1.1Walton - Quotations7.1.2Victor Frankenstein - Quotations7.1.3The Monster - Quotations7.1.4The Educational Texts - Quotations7.1.5Elizabeth Lavenza - Quotations7.1.6Justine Moritz - Quotations7.1.7Henry Clerval - Quotations7.1.8Alphonse Frankenstein - Quotations7.1.9The De Lacey Family - Quotations
7.2

Quotes by Chapters

7.2.1Letters 1 & 2 - Quotations7.2.2Letters 3 & 4 - Quotations7.2.3Chapters 1-6 - Quotations7.2.4Chapters 7-13 - Quotations7.2.5Chapters 14-20 - Quotations7.2.6Chapters 21-24 & Waton's Last Letters - Quotations

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    When was Justine rejected by her family?Multiple choice
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    What issues does Shelley address through the character of Justine?True / false
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Elizabeth Lavenza

Henry Clerval