Creature of the night book summary trial#

Victor nearly catches the monster near the Arctic Circle when Robert Walton discovers him. Victor now wants revenge and chases the monster through Europe and Russia. While Victor makes sure he covers all possible entrances that the monster could use to get into the wedding chamber, the monster steals into Elizabeth's room and strangles her. With a wedding date set, Victor torments himself with the thought of the monster's threat to be with him on his wedding night.

Victor is miserable knowing he has caused the deaths of so many, but recovers enough to finalize the plans for his marriage to Elizabeth. Kirwin, a local magistrate, intercedes on Victor's behalf and pleads his case before a court, which then finds Victor innocent of the crime.

Creature of the night book summary trial#

Henry Clerval's body has washed up on the shores of Ireland, and Victor is set to stand trial for murder. While at sea, Victor's boat is blown off course by a sudden storm, and he ends up in Ireland. The monster vows revenge on Victor not upholding his end of their bargain. Victor destroys his project and goes out to sea to dispose of the remains. Victor takes up residence in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of Scotland. Before he leaves Geneva, Victor agrees to marry Elizabeth immediately upon his return from the British Isles.

Victor agrees to begin work on a second creation and makes plans to go to England and Scotland, with Henry Clerval, to begin his secret work. Victor refuses to make a second monster, but is convinced when the monster assures Victor that he will leave Europe and move to South America.