In Ch. 8, Elizabeth addresses the court during Justine's trial and speaks very highly of her. While this does not end up saving Justine, the attempt by Elizabeth was a benevolent one. Ultimately, she doesn't exactly help her, but attempts to help her.
When Elizabeth speaks, we understand just how deeply she cares for Justine. She also truly believes in her innocence.
"For my own part, I do not hesitate to say that, not withstanding...
In Ch. 8, Elizabeth addresses the court during Justine's trial and speaks very highly of her. While this does not end up saving Justine, the attempt by Elizabeth was a benevolent one. Ultimately, she doesn't exactly help her, but attempts to help her.
When Elizabeth speaks, we understand just how deeply she cares for Justine. She also truly believes in her innocence.
"For my own part, I do not hesitate to say that, not withstanding all the evidence produced against her, I believe and rely on her perfect innocence."
This is a powerful statement because she is not only saying she believes in her innocence, but that she believes in Justine despite the evidence that no one can dispute—Justine having the locket that William was wearing just prior to his death. She goes on to say that if Justine had asked her for it, Elizabeth would have given it to her because she "esteemed" and "valued" her so greatly.
Essentially, Elizabeth is a character witness. While she cannot dispute the evidence against Justine, she can say that the crime Justine is accused of committing is against everything in her nature and everything that Elizabeth knows about her.
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