The Gift of the Magi Flashcard

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What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main theme is the sacrifice of love, highlighting how true love often involves selflessness and giving up something valuable for the happiness of a loved one.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main characters are Jim and Della, a young couple who are deeply in love and willing to sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other.

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What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a platinum chain for Jim's watch.

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What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

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Jim sells his prized watch to buy a set of combs for Della's hair.

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What is the significance of the gifts Jim and Della buy for each other?

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The gifts symbolize their love and sacrifice, but also illustrate the irony of their situation, as they each sell what the other gift is meant to enhance.

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How much money does Della have to buy a gift for Jim?

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Della has one dollar and eighty-seven cents.

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What does the title 'The Gift of the Magi' refer to?

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The title refers to the wise men (Magi) who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the idea of giving and the wisdom in selfless love.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The lesson is that the greatest gift is love and sacrifice, and that material possessions are less important than the love shared between individuals.

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What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The story is set in a modest apartment in New York City during the early 1900s.

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What literary devices are used in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing are key literary devices used in the story.