FAQ About Frankenstein
What happens to Victor's family in the novel?
In the novel Frankenstein, Victor's family experiences significant tragedy and suffering, largely as a result of the actions of the Creature and the consequences of Victor's scientific pursuits.
- William's Death: Victor's younger brother, William, is murdered by the Creature shortly after its creation. The Creature, seeking revenge against Victor for abandoning it, strangles William in the woods near Geneva. The blame for the murder is later shifted onto an innocent family friend, Justine Moritz, who is wrongfully accused and executed for the crime.
- Henry Clerval's Death: Victor's best friend, Henry Clerval, travels to Ingolstadt to be with Victor. However, shortly after arriving, he becomes the second victim of the Creature's vengeance. The Creature murders Henry out of revenge against Victor.
- Elizabeth's Death: Elizabeth Lavenza, Victor's beloved cousin and later wife, becomes the third victim of the Creature's revenge. On the night of their wedding, the Creature kills Elizabeth in Victor's family home.
