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 idea of selfless love and sacrifice, where both characters give up their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

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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 but financially struggling.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim's Christmas gift?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della's Christmas gift?

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Jim sells his gold watch.

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What is the significance of the gifts exchanged between Della and Jim?

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The gifts symbolize their love and the sacrifices they are willing to make for each other.

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How much money does Della have to start with for buying Jim's gift?

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Della has $1.87.

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What does Jim buy for Della?

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Jim buys a set of combs for Della's hair.

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Why is Jim's reaction to Della's gift significant?

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Jim's reaction is significant because he realizes that Della sold her hair to buy him a gift, making his own gift (the watch chain) useless.

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

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Irony is prominently used, especially situational irony, where the outcome is opposite to what is expected.

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

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The lesson is that true love involves sacrifice and that material possessions are less important than the love shared between people.