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 Della and Jim each 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 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 prized watch.

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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 Della and Jim sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy gifts that ultimately become useless.

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What does Della buy for Jim?

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Della buys a silver chain for Jim's watch.

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What does Jim buy for Della?

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Jim buys combs for Della's long hair.

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

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

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How does the narrator's opinion influence the story?

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The narrator's opinion adds depth to the characters and emphasizes the emotional stakes of their sacrifices.