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 theme is that true love and sacrifice are more valuable than material possessions.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim a gift?

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Della sells her long hair.

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How much money does Della have before selling her hair?

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Della has $1.87 before selling her hair.

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What gift does Jim buy for Della?

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

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What does Jim sell to buy Della's gift?

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Jim sells his watch to buy Della's gift.

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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, symbolizing the selfless gifts Jim and Della give to each other.

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

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Jim is shocked and upset because he has bought a gift for her that is now useless.

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What does Della's decision to cut her hair symbolize?

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Della's decision symbolizes her love and sacrifice for Jim.

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

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The irony is that both Jim and Della sacrifice 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 lesson is that love is about sacrifice and that the value of a gift lies in the intention behind it.