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Read this passage from Frankenstein: During my first experiment, a kind of enthusiastic frenzy had blinded me to the horror of my employment . . . my eyes were shut to the horror of my proceedings. Which theme does this passage best represent? A. The joy that comes from scientific discovery B. The danger of seeking personal glory C. The destructive power of revenge D. The possibility of losing one's humanity to science

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D. The possibility of losing one's humanity to science

To sum up the thoughts of Dr. Frankenstein in understandable terms, he states that during his first experiment he becomes so consumed with his work he pretty much doesn't realize how bad it's gotten. His obsession with his work made him unaware of the extent he was taking it. Until he finally realized.
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