JUSTINE'S TRIAL Flashcards
quotes on justine’s appearance
Justine was calm
dressed in mourning
exquisitely beautiful
quotes on Justine’s passivity
God knows
I see no room for hope
quotes on Victor’s reactions to Justine’s trial
I suffered living torture
Such stories…would be seen as the ravings of a mad man
AO3 on Justine
Justine is symbolic of the mistreatment of the working class during the industrial revolution
the romantics’ sympathy and support for the french revolution which wanted equality and improved treatment of the working class
analyse Justine was dressed in mourning
This can be literally because William has just died or foreshadows her own death and inevitable fate
analyse exquisitely beautiful
even during her trial, justine is being judged by Victor and men by her physical appearance which highlights his continued superficiality and lack of care
analyse Justine was calm
Justine’s unusual reaction reveals her passive acceptance of her fate - highlights her powerlessness
analyse Justine’s name
name is an antronym for justice which is ironic considering her powerlessness during her trial
analyse I suffered living torture
highlights Victor’s own selfishness and arrogance which makes him ignorant to how the consequences of his actions are often manifested in the punishment of the othered in society - sees them as disposable as he remains priviliged
analyse such declarations…would be seen as the ravings of a madman
Victor’s own paranoia and fears dissuade him from telling the truth and serving justice - makes preemptive judgement- highlights his selfish nature as he only worries about his own image
analyse I see no room for hope
Justine giving up and her passivity shows her lack of control and power in the situation as she is trapped by her tragic fate
analyse God knows
Justine’s speech reveals how she has lost all hope in humanity but also reminds us of Victor’s role in playing God he is aware of the truth but refuses to reveal it - shows his blasphemy but also his cruelty
