Character Analysis of 'The Gift of the Magi'

What are some character traits of Jim?

• Some character traits of Jim may include loyalty, kindness, and resourcefulness.

• Some character traits of Jim may include impulsiveness, dishonesty, and irresponsibility.

• Some character traits of Jim may include arrogance, selfishness, and incompetence.

• Some character traits of Jim may include dishonesty, rudeness, and laziness.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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What are some character traits of Della?

• greedy, uncaring, unresourceful

• selfish, hateful, lazy

• selfless, loving, resourceful

• self-centered, indifferent, incompetent

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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How would you describe Jim's personality?

• Arrogant

• Impulsive

• Introverted

• N/A

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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How would you describe Della's personality?

• Della's personality can be described as aggressive, insensitive, and unmotivated.

• Della's personality can be described as shy, selfish, and indecisive.

• Della's personality can be described as introverted, apathetic, and lazy.

• Della's personality can be described as outgoing, compassionate, and determined.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What are some positive qualities of Jim?

• lazy

• unreliable

• kind, hardworking, reliable

• mean

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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What are some positive qualities of Della?

• kindness, generosity, selflessness

• cruelty, stinginess, arrogance

• greed, selfishness, rudeness

• dishonesty, laziness, apathy

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What are some negative qualities of Jim?

• Jim has no negative qualities.

• Jim is perfect and has no flaws.

• There are no negative qualities about Jim.

• To determine the negative qualities of Jim, we need more information about him.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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What are some negative qualities of Della?

• Generosity, thoughtfulness, consideration for others

• Patience, selflessness, empathy

• Responsible, considerate, selfless

• Selfishness, impulsiveness, lack of consideration for others

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.K.3

How does Jim's character change throughout the story?

• Jim's character becomes more timid and insecure as the story progresses.

• Jim's character becomes less confident and courageous as the story progresses.

• Jim's character remains the same throughout the story.

• Jim's character undergoes a significant transformation from being timid and insecure to becoming confident and courageous as the story progresses.

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How does Della's character change throughout the story?

• Della's character changes from being materialistic to being selfless.

• Della's character changes from being selfless to being materialistic.

• Della's character changes from being selfless to being selfish.

• Della's character remains the same throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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