"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, where both characters give up their most prized possessions 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.

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What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

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Della sells her long hair to buy a platinum watch chain for Jim.

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What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

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Jim sells his gold watch to buy tortoise shell haircombs for Della.

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

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The title refers to the wise men (Magi) who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the idea of giving and sacrifice.

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How does the story illustrate irony?

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The story illustrates irony through the fact that both characters' gifts become useless because they sold their prized possessions to buy them.

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What does Della's action of cutting her hair symbolize?

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Della's action symbolizes her love and willingness to sacrifice for Jim.

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What does Jim's reaction to Della's haircut reveal about his character?

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Jim's shocked reaction reveals his deep love for Della and his inability to process her sacrifice.

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

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

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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 selflessness and sacrifice.

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