Gift of the Magi

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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, where both characters give up their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

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

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The main characters are Della and Jim, a young couple who are deeply in love.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim a gift?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della a gift?

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Jim sells his gold watch.

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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, symbolizing the idea of giving and sacrifice.

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What does Della buy for Jim?

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Della buys a platinum watch chain for Jim's watch.

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What does Jim buy for Della?

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Jim buys a set of combs for Della's hair.

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What is the irony in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The irony is that both Della and Jim sacrifice their most valued possessions, making their gifts useless.

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What does the 'peculiar expression' on Jim's face signify?

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It signifies his realization that the combs he bought for Della are now useless because she cut her hair.

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What does O. Henry suggest about life in his quote about 'sobs, sniffles, and smiles'?

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He suggests that life is filled with sadness and struggles, with moments of happiness being rare.