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 to give gifts out of sacrificial love.

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What did Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

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Della sold her long hair.

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What did Jim buy for Della?

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Jim bought a silver chain for her watch.

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What did Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

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Jim sold his pocket watch.

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How much money did Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?

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Mrs. Sophie gave Della $20.00.

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

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Jim reacts strangely because he has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

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What is the significance of sacrifice in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Sacrifice highlights the depth of love between Della and Jim, as they both give up their most prized possessions for each other.

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What does the silver chain symbolize in the story?

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The silver chain symbolizes love and the sacrifices made for it.

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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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How does the story illustrate the concept of irony?

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The irony is that both characters sell their most valuable possessions to buy gifts that complement what the other has sold.