Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of the story. It seemed almost mystical, like turning straw into gold, and Mr. Pollock was a master.

How does the author's allusion to "turning straw into gold" from the fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" contribute to your understanding of Ben's feelings about abstract art and artists?

A It expresses his beliefs that modern painting techniques produce bright colorful art.

B it stresses Ben's desire to turn himself into a famous abstract artist when he gets older.

C It emphasizes Ben's sense of the magical nature of the artistic process.

D It reveals his admiration for Mr. Pollock's ability to create valuable art from simple paints

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