Character Analysis. William is Frankenstein's younger brother, and, well, he's not the brightest crayon in the box. Nor is he the most considerate, the kindest, or the most interesting. He insists that the monster wants to eat [him] and tear [him] to pieces, and then, hilariously, threatens to tell his dad about him (16.27).
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He has already had one or two little wives, but Louisa Biron is his favourite, a pretty little girl of five years of age (I:5:7). William is murdered by the Creature, who discovers that he is a relation of Frankenstein (II:8:29), and Justine Moritz is framed for the murder (I:6:31).
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Justine, who lived with the family, was accused. She had not been with the family on the night William was murdered. Several people had seen her the next morning looking confused and frightened. A servant found the locket that Elizabeth had given to William in Justine's pocket.
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Alphonse Frankenstein – Victor's father. A devoted husband and parent, and a well-respected public magistrate. Alphonse is a loving father to Victor, and a man who believes in family and society. Justine Moritz – A young woman who the Frankensteins adopt at the age of 12. She is convicted of the murder of William Frankenstein on circumstantial evidence and executed.
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Alphonse Frankenstein. Father of Victor, Ernest, and William Frankenstein; husband of Caroline; uncle and adoptive father of Elizabeth. Alphonse Frankenstein is a syndic (magistrate) of Geneva and comes from a long line of syndics. Victor describes his character and his devotion to public duty:
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William, the youngest of our family, was yet an infant, and the most beautiful little fellow in the world; his lively blue eyes, dimpled cheeks, and endearing manners, inspired the tenderest affection. (I:1:27). he is very tall of his age, with sweet laughing blue eyes, dark eye-lashes, and curling hair.
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Justine Moritz. A young woman who the Frankensteins adopt at the age of 12. She is convicted of the murder of William Frankenstein on circumstantial evidence and executed. Though all the Frankenstein's believe she is innocent, only Victor knows that the monster is the true murderer.
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Eventually Victor and Elizabeth marry. Through all of it, Elizabeth remains gorgeous, pure, and passive. NOTE: In the first edition (1818) of Frankenstein, Elizabeth is Alphonse's niece and, therefore, Victor's cousin. In the revised 1831 edition, the Frankensteins adopt Elizabeth, as described above. •See Elizabeth Lavenza quotes. Henry Clerval – Victor's dear friend from childhood.
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He is very tall of his age, with sweet laughing blue eyes, dark eyelashes, and curling hair. When he smiles, two little dimples appear on each cheek, which are rosy with health. He has already had one or two little WIVES, but Louisa Biron is his favourite, a pretty little girl of five years of age.
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Youngest son of Alphonse and Caroline Frankenstein; brother to Victor and Ernest. Victor Frankenstein describes William in the novel's first chapter:
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who is alphonse in frankenstein
Alphonse is the father of Victor, Ernest, and William Frankenstein and husband of Caroline and also uncle and adoptive father of Elizabeth. Alphonse in Frankenstein is the Father of Victor, Ernest, and William Frankenstein and the husband of Caroline, uncle and adoptive father of Elizabeth.