Gift of the Magi

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

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The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

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How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

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$1.87

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Who were the original Magi?

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The three kings who gave gifts to the baby Jesus.

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What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions?

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Della's hair & Jim's gold watch.

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What gift does Della buy for Jim?

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A chain for his watch.

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What does Della sacrifice to buy Jim's gift?

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Her long hair.

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What does Jim sacrifice to buy Della's gift?

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His gold watch.

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

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It refers to the wise men who gave valuable gifts, paralleling Jim and Della's sacrifices.

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How does the story illustrate the concept of love?

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Through the sacrifices Jim and Della make for each other.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Irony, as the characters' sacrifices render their gifts useless.