A novel tells the story of a young man who helps bring justice to a corrupt factory owner. He is rewarded with a job at the newly restructured factory. After years of working his way up through the ranks, he becomes the owner of the factory and is every bit as corrupt as the original owner. Which aesthetic impact does the author most likely intend to have on the reader?

A. Indifference at the way our actions influence others
B. Mild amusement that the young man got what he deserved
C. Disappointment that we are all vulnerable to downfall
D. Anger at the fact that people often waste good opportunities