The 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, highlighting how true love often involves selflessness and the willingness to give up something valuable for the happiness of a loved one.

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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 and willing to sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other.

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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 pocket watch.

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

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Della has $1.87 at the beginning of the story.

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What does Madame Sofronie do in the story?

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Madame Sofronie is the hair dealer who buys Della's hair for $20.

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What is the significance of the gifts that Jim and Della buy for each other?

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The gifts symbolize their love and sacrifice, as both gifts become useless due to the sacrifices they made.

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

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The irony lies in the fact that both Jim and Della sell their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, rendering the gifts useless.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Gift of The Magi'?

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The story teaches that love is about sacrifice and that the value of a gift lies in the intention behind it, not its material worth.

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

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Jim reacts strangely because he realizes that the gift he bought for Della (a comb for her hair) is now useless.