Final answer:
Victor Frankenstein confesses his story to the magistrate in 'Frankenstein,' but the magistrate is skeptical and Victor feels even more despair realizing there will be no justice.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, does indeed confess his tale to the magistrate.
However, Victor's story is so extraordinary that the magistrate doesn't quite believe him and expresses doubt about the possibility of bringing the creature to justice.
As a result, Victor's feelings of despair and helplessness are heightened as he realizes that there will be no human justice for the crimes committed by his creation.