"The Gift of the Magi"

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What is Della's greatest possession in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Della's greatest possession is her hair.

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How much money had Della been able to save before selling her hair?

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Della had saved $1.87.

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How much does Della earn for selling her hair?

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Della earns $20 for selling her hair.

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What does Della buy for Jim for Christmas?

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Della buys a platinum watch chain for Jim.

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How does Jim react to Della's new haircut?

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Jim is in shock, seemingly unable to process what has happened.

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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 and the value of 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 sacrifice to buy Jim's gift?

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Della sacrifices her long hair.

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What does Jim sacrifice to buy Della's gift?

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Jim sacrifices his prized watch.

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

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Irony is a prominent literary device used in the story.