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 scare the reader

B.
to help the reader rest

C.
to inspire the reader

D.
to make the reader laugh