The Gift of the Magi

Front

What type of conflict does Della experience when she considers selling her hair?

Back

Individual vs. Self

Front

Why does Jim react strangely when Della tells him she sold her hair?

Back

He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

Front

What is a major theme in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Sacrifice (giving up something) is a central theme.

Front

How much money did Madame Sofronie give Della for her hair?

Back

$20.00

Front

How does Della feel at the beginning of the story?

Back

She feels upset because she doesn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim.

Front

What does Della sacrifice for Jim in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Della sacrifices her long hair.

Front

What does Jim sacrifice for Della in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

Jim sacrifices his watch.

Front

What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Back

The story is set in a modest apartment in New York City during the early 1900s.

Front

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

Back

It refers to the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus, paralleling Della and Jim's selfless gifts to each other.

Front

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

Back

Irony is a key literary device, especially situational irony.