Read the excerpt from "The Magic Prison." At last he heard, or thought he heard, a faint sound. He listened eagerly. It seemed to be some tiny creature not far from him trying to move about. For the first time for nearly a month, he remembered the bird in its gilded cage. Why is this an important event in the story? A. It shows the author's point of view. B. It reveals the turning point in the story. C. It develops the character of the prince. D. It resolves the conflict in the story.