Answer:
People feared that these enticements of science might go uncontrolled and cause disastrous consequences to man and the environment.
Explanation:
The 16th and 17th centuries were marked with a lot of scientific and technological advancements. Victor Frankenstein was drawn to these enticements of science that made him give life to an inanimate object. However, he never stopped to think of the possible consequences of his actions or the effect this creature could have on the environment. Finally, this creature went out of control and caused a loot of damages to people.
This represents the fear many had at that time that these new scientific enticements might become uncontrolled and have negative effects. Frankenstein regretted making that creature. Some also felt that man was not supposed to challenge God by creating things such as was done in this book.
The answer is D. Do not search for praise by copying others.
The correct answer to the question presented above is hedonist.
<span>Algernon in Oscar Wilde's “The Importance of
Being Earnest” was a pleasure-seeker. He made a permanent invalid friend, Bunbury,
that allowed him to wander everywhere he wanted and escaped the possibilities
of married life. </span>