60. 60. Rather, he created magic with the strange human quality that flowed througheverything he wrote. Whether describing an animal like a duckling, or an inanimate object likea tin soldier, Anderson always succeeds in making them human. The humanity andfundamental human experiences are what make Andersen’s works universally accessible andappreciated by all.
(A) Perhaps no other story mirrors Andersen’s own life as closely as “The Ugly duckling.”
(B) Hans Christian Andersen was brought up in complete poverty.
(C) No one who has read “The Little Mermaid” could forget its haunting sadness.
(D) Andersen’s tales lack the magical spell typical of most fairy tales.