Passage Summary: One person says the museum wasted money on old movie props because they only matter during a show. Robinson argues it wasn't a waste because the props are too old to be used in shows anymore, so a museum is the only place to see them.

Conclusion: The museum did not waste its money by purchasing the stage props and costumes.

Reasoning: The items are too fragile for actual performances, so a museum display is the only way for the public to see them.

Analysis: Robinson's response is a bit of a 'ships passing in the night' situation. The critic, Wexell, argues that the items have no artistic value outside of a performance. Robinson 'rebuts' this by saying the items are too fragile to be used in a performance. This doesn't actually address Wexell's point; in fact, it might even support it! If they can't be in a performance, and they only have value in a performance, then they are indeed valueless. Look for an answer that points out Robinson fails to address the critic's actual claim about artistic significance.