The main purpose of the following passage from frankenstein is to entertain. what is its specific purpose?

i started from my sleep with horror. a cold dew covered my forehead, my teeth chattered, and every limb shivered with cold. by the dim light of the moon, i saw the miserable monster whom i had created.

a. to inspire the reader

b. to make the reader laugh

c. to scare the reader

d. to the reader rest