Frankenstein · Character
Justine Moritz
A gentle, grateful servant taken into the Frankenstein household, whose kindness makes her the perfect target when a child is found dead.
supporting
Also known as Justine, poor Justine
First appearance: chapter iii
As a supporting figure in Frankenstein, Justine Moritz is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Her history is recounted by Elizabeth; she returns to the Frankenstein household after her mother's death.
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Justine returns the family's charity with tireless devotion, tending the sick and loving the young William like a brother. When circumstantial evidence points at her, her meekness and honesty cannot save her from a…
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See Justine Moritz in chapter iiiCharacter Web
6 connectionsA slice of how Justine Moritz sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Victor's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the creature reaches his emotional and psychological peak by shifting from despair to a decla…
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- The Creature
rivalry · negative
Justine is framed by the Creature for William's murder and executed, making her an… How this plays out →
- Elizabeth Lavenza
friendship · positive
- The Creature
rivalry · negative
Justine is framed by the Creature for William's murder and executed, making her an… How this plays out →
- Elizabeth Lavenza
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Justine Moritz in chapter iiiIn the story
Justine Moritz appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Justine Moritz in chapter iii