"The Gift of the Magi" Review

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How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

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Della was upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim.

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How does Della get the money to buy Jim's gift?

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Della sells her long hair.

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What do the actions of both characters reveal about them?

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They want to give a gift as valuable as they think their spouse is.

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What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

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Jim sold his pocket watch.

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What kind of literary device is the reference to the Magi in the title and story?

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Allusion.

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

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The theme is the sacrifice of love, highlighting how true love often involves selflessness.

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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.

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What does Della's sacrifice symbolize in the story?

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Della's sacrifice symbolizes her deep love and commitment to Jim.

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What does Jim's sacrifice symbolize in the story?

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Jim's sacrifice symbolizes his deep love and commitment to 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 valuable gifts, paralleling Della and Jim's selfless gifts to each other.