Frankenstein Chapter 8

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Frankenstein Chapter 8

Bauble: A small, showy trinket or decoration.

Ignominious: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Timorous: Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence: "a timorous voice.”

What does Frankenstein wish he could do?

How does Justine act at the trial?  Do you think it helps or hinders her in the eyes of the jury?

What does Justine say she will rely on? __________________________.

Who speaks on Justine’s behalf at the trial? _______________

·         What evidence does she supply as to Justine’s gentle nature/character?

1.      She nursed _____________ and ______________, showing them _________ and _________.

2.      She _______ William.

3.      If Justine had wanted it, ____________________________________________.

Justine is found _____________ of the crime.

What surprising thing does Frankenstein learn from the officer of the court?

Why does Justine do this?  How does she feel afterwards?

Do you think something like this could happen in a modern American court room?  ______

Why?

What can we do to prevent wrongful convictions (is there a better alternative to trial by jury)?