How does the princess' reaction to the pea develop the story's plot? Cite evidence from the text in your answer.

The queen places a pea at the bottom of 20 mattresses and 20 blankets for the princess to sleep on. In the morning, when the princess states that she has slept badly because she felt something hard, the royal family is convinced that she is a real princess. The prince marries her and places the pea in a museum.

Explanation:

answer; timpani,horns and bells;