The Gift of the Magi

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Why does Della go to Madame Sofronie's?

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Della goes to Madame Sofronie's to sell her hair in order to buy a gift for Jim.

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What did Della buy for Jim?

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Della bought a watch chain for Jim, which was perfect except for the fact that Jim no longer had a watch.

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What was the outcome of the gifts Jim and Della gave each other?

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The gifts ended up being not useful, as they both sold their prized possessions to buy gifts that the other could not use.

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How did Jim raise money for Della's gift?

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Jim raised money for Della's gift by selling his gold watch.

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

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The best gifts involve sacrifice, highlighting the love and selflessness between Jim and Della.

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What does Della sacrifice for Jim?

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Della sacrifices her long, beautiful hair to buy a gift for Jim.

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What does Jim sacrifice for Della?

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Jim sacrifices his gold watch to buy a gift for Della.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The title refers to the wise men (Magi) who brought gifts to Jesus, paralleling Jim and Della's selfless gift-giving.

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How does irony play a role in the story?

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The irony lies in the fact that both Jim and Della's gifts are rendered useless due to their sacrifices.

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

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The story teaches that true love is demonstrated through selfless acts and sacrifices.