Chapter 22

In Paris, Victor confesses his guilt for the murders to his uncomprehending father.

Victor's father dismisses his confession as madness, despite Victor's passionate insistence on his guilt.

As Victor regains some composure, he receives a letter from Elizabeth expressing her anxieties.

Elizabeth's letter offers Victor a way out of their engagement if he does not truly love her.

Elizabeth's letter reminds Victor of the monster's threat, which he interprets as a promise of his own death.

Victor decides to proceed with the marriage and writes to Elizabeth, promising to reveal his secret afterward.

Upon returning to Geneva, Victor agrees to set a wedding date despite his continued mental anguish.

Victor agrees to the wedding, tragically misinterpreting the monster's threat as aimed only at himself.

As wedding preparations proceed, Victor conceals his dread and arms himself for the anticipated confrontation.

On their wedding day, Victor and Elizabeth embark on a boat journey, which Victor recalls as his last happy moments.

As they cross the lake, Elizabeth tries to be cheerful, but upon landing at sunset, Victor's fears return.