Its inability to separate visible physicality from inner morality is a complication that the sense of sight imparts to reasoning. Shelley highlights how Elizabeth becomes a standard of virtue; notably the descriptions of Elizabeth focus on her exterior, rather than justifying this pattern through her actions. Elizabeth's "cloudless blue eyes" are unobstructed, suggesting that she has no ulterior motives or secret nature (20). This transparency is non-threatening and promises clear skies, free of the disturbing storms/lightning that accompany the Creature's appearances in the novel. Furthermore, his “clear” forehead reflects his clear conscience/soul, and his “expressive face” does not resist the translation of his companions (20). It is this external appearance which elevates her to the ephemeral, with a “celestial imprint in all her features”, which gives her purity and praise without her ever having to speak through her actions (20). The religious visual imagery used to describe it contrasts with the antithetical creature repressed by its demonic hideousness. This lack of foundation of character highlights society's perverse belief that integrity is manifested in appearance, of which the creature, in all its ugliness, is a victim..