Chapter 7

Victor receives a letter from his father detailing the shocking murder of his youngest brother, William.

The letter describes finding William's body and Elizabeth's anguish upon realizing a valuable miniature is missing.

Victor's father begs him to come home, and upon reading the news, Victor resolves to go to Geneva immediately.

Clerval offers heartfelt sympathy before Victor departs on a sorrowful and apprehensive journey back to his native town.

Victor finds temporary solace in the beauty of the landscape but is overcome by grief and fear as he nears Geneva.

Arriving at night, Victor visits the spot where William was murdered and watches a magnificent thunderstorm brew over the lake.

During a flash of lightning, Victor sees the monstrous creature he created and instantly realizes it is William's murderer.

Overcome with anguish, Victor realizes he has unleashed a monster and resolves to keep his creation a secret.

Victor arrives at his family home, reflects on his absence, and is greeted by his grieving brother, Ernest.

Ernest reveals to a shocked Victor that Justine Moritz has been discovered as the murderer and is to be tried.

Ernest recounts the discovery of the mother's miniature in Justine's pocket, and Victor's father expresses his sorrowful conviction.

Victor feels confident Justine will be acquitted, and Elizabeth arrives, expressing her own unwavering belief in the girl's innocence.