... placed in my pocket" (66). Justine then becomes an inactive, accommodating victim of fate. Another character, which perhaps is the most important emotional avenue in this book, is the beloved Elizabeth. Shelley describes Elizabeth as a gentle, submissive, character from the beginning; Elizabeth has always been Victor's pliable weakness. "I looked upon Elizabeth as mine - mine to protect, love and cherish ... ...

• Word Count: 712
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate