Flashcard on 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 idea of selfless love and sacrifice, where Jim and Della 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 Jim and Della, a young couple who are deeply in love.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim's gift?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della's gift?

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Jim sells his prized watch.

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What is the significance of Jim's watch and Della's hair?

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They represent their most valued possessions and symbolize their love and sacrifice for each other.

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Why is Della upset at the beginning of the story?

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Della is upset because she does not have enough money to buy a nice present for Jim.

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What does the narrator imply about Jim and Della's gifts?

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The narrator implies that their gifts are good because they demonstrate their love and sacrifice for one another.

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

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The climax occurs when Jim and Della reveal their gifts to each other, realizing the irony of their sacrifices.

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How does the story illustrate the concept of irony?

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The story illustrates irony through Jim and Della's sacrifices, as they each sell their most valued possession to buy a gift that the other cannot use.

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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 sacrifice and that the value of a gift lies in the thought and love behind it, not its material worth.