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Who has been murdered in Chapter XXI?

Henry Clerval

What is "retrospect" and who sits through one in this section of the book?

a review or contemplation of past events, with Mr. Kirwin

Why is Victor accused of the murder?

Victor was accused of the murder because witnesses saw a single man in a boat leaving the scene, and the boat resembles the one Victor arrived in

How does Victor feel when he regains consciousness in Chapter XXI?

When Victor regains consciousness in Chapter XXI, he wishes he were dead

What evidence finally brings about Victor's release in the murder investigation?

Victor is able to prove he was on the island when the murder of Henry took place, so he is released

Why does Victor wish to return home after he is released?

Victor wishes to return home after he is released so that he can protect Elizabeth

What is Victor's mental condition after he is finally released as a suspect in the murder?

After Victor is released, his mental state has deteriorated, and he requires medication since he has become suicidal

Why is it that Victor feels he can't be with people in Chapter XXI?

In Chapter XXI, Victor feels he has loosed an enemy, a monster, among them, and can't be with people to whom he has done that

Why does Victor think the creature commits his crimes?

Victor believes the creature finds joy in the crimes he commits

What is another reason the creature commits crimes?

The creature commits crimes because he mourns his isolation and seeks companionship, though this is not why Victor believes the creature hurts people

Why doesn't Victor tell anyone that the creature exists?

Victor thinks that people will either believe him to be insane if he tells them about the creature, or they will be terrorized forever in their minds when they know about the monster Victor has created

When Victor's father arrives to visit him, what does he think of Victor?

Victor's father believes that Victor is deranged

Who does Victor believe is the monster's target on Victor's own wedding night?

Victor believes the creature intends to kill Victor himself

What did you think the creature meant when he told Victor he would be with Victor on his wedding-night?

Many think the creature intends to harm Victor's betrothed, Elizabeth, on their wedding-night

Why does Victor decide to marry Elizabeth immediately in Chapter XXII?

Victor agrees to marry Elizabeth immediately because it will please both she and his father

What does Victor plan to do after he and Elizabeth are married?

Victor plans to tell his wife about the creature and the evil he has done, after they are married

What precautions does Victor take before his wedding?

Victor gathers pistols and daggers to prepare for his wedding-night and the creature's promise to be there

How does Elizabeth feel about the wedding?

Elizabeth feels immense happiness about her impending wedding to Victor, but fears the happiness is just a dream--Victor is clearly miserable

What is Victor's plan for dealing with the creature in Chapter XXIII?

Victor plans to deal with the creature by fighting him until one of them is dead

What is "invective," and who says he won't use it in Chapter 23?

"Invective" is abusive speech, a violent attack with words--Victor says he won't use it in his conversation with the magistrate

Why does Victor ask Elizabeth to go to bed without him on their wedding-night?

Victor tells Elizabeth to retire without him so he can go and find the creature and kill it

What happens while Victor is searching for the creature outside on his wedding-night?

Victor hears terrible screams from his bedroom while he is searching for the creature

What happens to Elizabeth?

The creature kills Elizabeth

How does Victor's father react to the news about Elizabeth?

Victor's father dies of sorrow after he hears about Elizabeth

After the loss of both Elizabeth and Victor's father, what has the creature succeeded in doing to Victor?

The creature has isolated Victor, just like himself, by killing Elizabeth and causing Victor's father to die

What action does Victor take after losing Elizabeth and his own father?

Victor finally tells the magistrate his story after he has lost everyone he cares for

How does the magistrate react to Victor's story?

The magistrate believes the situation is hopeless, since there is no way they can catch the monster

What is the irony in Victor's speech when he says to the magistrate, "How ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!"?

The irony in Victor's statement to the magistrate is that it was Victor's "pride and wisdom" that led him to create the monster to begin with

Where does Victor meet the creature again?

Victor meets the creature again in a graveyard

Why does the creature say he is satisfied when he meets up with Victor again at last?

The creature says he is satisfied because Victor is as miserable and alone as the creature is now

How does the creature torture Victor?

The creature tortures Victor by leaving messages for him

What was the name of one of the men who found a dead body?

Daniel Nugent

What are details about Clerval's body?

warmth and black fingerprints of the strangler around the neck

What was Victor's reaction to the body?

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