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Elizabeth

femaleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 6

Elizabeth appears in Victor’s hallucination after the creature’s animation. Adopted sister of Victor, described as a golden‑haired orphan from Italy. Elizabeth is depicted as calm, cultured, and a soothing influence on Victor's temperament. Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever, recovers, and comforts Victor after their mother’s death.

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Frankenstein (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) - Elizabeth Character Summary | Summarsky