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What did Della want Jim to do with her gift?
What did Della want Jim to do with her gift?
- Try it on his watch (correct)
- Admire it in the box
- Gift it to someone else
- Put it away for later use
What did Jim sacrifice to buy combs for Della?
What did Jim sacrifice to buy combs for Della?
- His favorite book
- His savings
- A family heirloom
- His watch (correct)
How did Jim react when Della showed him her gift?
How did Jim react when Della showed him her gift?
- He laughed out loud
- He immediately put it away
- He was disappointed
- He smiled and embraced her (correct)
What does the author suggest about the gifts exchanged by Della and Jim?
What does the author suggest about the gifts exchanged by Della and Jim?
What is the lesson conveyed about gift giving through Della and Jim's actions?
What is the lesson conveyed about gift giving through Della and Jim's actions?
What items did Della and Jim take pride in?
What items did Della and Jim take pride in?
What did Della decide to sell to buy a present for Jim?
What did Della decide to sell to buy a present for Jim?
How did Della feel when she viewed her reflection?
How did Della feel when she viewed her reflection?
What is the significance of the platinum fob chain Della found?
What is the significance of the platinum fob chain Della found?
What kind of establishment did Della visit to sell her hair?
What kind of establishment did Della visit to sell her hair?
How did Della describe her feelings as she collected Jim's gift?
How did Della describe her feelings as she collected Jim's gift?
What was the immediate reaction of Madame when Della asked to sell her hair?
What was the immediate reaction of Madame when Della asked to sell her hair?
What did Della do before leaving her apartment to sell her hair?
What did Della do before leaving her apartment to sell her hair?
What amount of money did Della have saved before Christmas?
What amount of money did Della have saved before Christmas?
Which item did Della use as a part of her saving strategy?
Which item did Della use as a part of her saving strategy?
How much was the couple's income before it was reduced?
How much was the couple's income before it was reduced?
What emotional state does Della express while counting her money?
What emotional state does Della express while counting her money?
What does the condition of the apartment suggest about Della and Jim's financial situation?
What does the condition of the apartment suggest about Della and Jim's financial situation?
What was one significant feature of Della and Jim's living situation?
What was one significant feature of Della and Jim's living situation?
How did Della react to her financial predicament?
How did Della react to her financial predicament?
Which of the following best describes Della's feelings about buying a present for Jim?
Which of the following best describes Della's feelings about buying a present for Jim?
What significant sacrifice did Della make for Jim?
What significant sacrifice did Della make for Jim?
How did Jim first react upon realizing Della had cut her hair?
How did Jim first react upon realizing Della had cut her hair?
What did Della hope Jim would think about her after cutting her hair?
What did Della hope Jim would think about her after cutting her hair?
What was Jim's gift to Della?
What was Jim's gift to Della?
What emotions did Della experience when she opened Jim's gift?
What emotions did Della experience when she opened Jim's gift?
What literary device is primarily used in the situation between Della and Jim?
What literary device is primarily used in the situation between Della and Jim?
What does Della's statement about love imply?
What does Della's statement about love imply?
How does Jim's action of throwing Della's gift on the table reflect his feelings?
How does Jim's action of throwing Della's gift on the table reflect his feelings?
What was Della's main motivation for cutting her hair?
What was Della's main motivation for cutting her hair?
How much money did Della have after buying the chain for Jim's watch?
How much money did Della have after buying the chain for Jim's watch?
What did Della do to her hair before Jim arrived?
What did Della do to her hair before Jim arrived?
What was Jim's condition when he entered the house?
What was Jim's condition when he entered the house?
How did Della feel when she heard Jim's step on the stairs?
How did Della feel when she heard Jim's step on the stairs?
What was Jim's expression when he first saw Della?
What was Jim's expression when he first saw Della?
What did Della notice about Jim's watch that bothered her?
What did Della notice about Jim's watch that bothered her?
What did Della do just before Jim arrived home?
What did Della do just before Jim arrived home?
Flashcards
The Gift of the Magi: Central Theme
The Gift of the Magi: Central Theme
The story is about a young couple, Jim and Della, who struggle financially but are deeply in love. They face the challenge of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for each other, with limited resources. Their love and desire to make each other happy drive the storyline.
Della's Financial Situation
Della's Financial Situation
Della is a loving and resourceful wife who wants to buy Jim a special Christmas present. She has saved every penny she could, but she only has $1.87 to buy him something remarkable.
Jim and Della's Living Conditions
Jim and Della's Living Conditions
Jim and Della live in a modest apartment. They barely have enough money to cover their expenses, making it very difficult to afford the perfect gifts for each other.
Della's Desire for a Perfect Gift
Della's Desire for a Perfect Gift
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Resource Constraints and Christmas
Resource Constraints and Christmas
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Love and Generosity in Poverty
Love and Generosity in Poverty
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The Meaning of True Value
The Meaning of True Value
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Literary Style: Setting and Description
Literary Style: Setting and Description
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Prized Possession
Prized Possession
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Depreciate
Depreciate
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Fob Chain
Fob Chain
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Chaste Design
Chaste Design
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Ransacking the Stores
Ransacking the Stores
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Meretricious Ornamentation
Meretricious Ornamentation
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Tripped By
Tripped By
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Hashed Metaphor
Hashed Metaphor
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Della's Financial Struggle
Della's Financial Struggle
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Della's Sacrifice
Della's Sacrifice
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Jim's Responsibilities
Jim's Responsibilities
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Jim's Reaction to Della's Haircut
Jim's Reaction to Della's Haircut
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Della's Anxiety
Della's Anxiety
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The Gift of the Magi: Theme
The Gift of the Magi: Theme
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The Setting of the Story
The Setting of the Story
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Love and Sacrifice
Love and Sacrifice
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Selling a Prized Possession
Selling a Prized Possession
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Ecstatic Scream of Joy
Ecstatic Scream of Joy
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Hysterical Tears and Wails
Hysterical Tears and Wails
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True Value Beyond Material Worth
True Value Beyond Material Worth
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Tearing at the String and Paper
Tearing at the String and Paper
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Air of Idiocy
Air of Idiocy
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Study Notes
The Gift of the Magi
- Setting: A furnished flat, $8 per week, in a city, Christmas Eve.
- Characters: Della and Jim (James Dillingham Young)
- Della's Dilemma: Only $1.87 to buy Jim a gift for Christmas.
- Jim's Gift: A chain for his prized watch.
- Della's Sacrifice: Sells her beautiful hair for $20 to buy Jim's gift.
- Jim's Reaction: Stands in shock at first when he sees Della without her hair, realizing she sacrificed her hair, not a material commodity that will diminish in value.
- Mutual Sacrifice: Both Della and Jim sacrificed cherished possessions for each other.
- Theme: Sacrifice of the characters for love, valuing relationships over material possessions.
- Importance of Giving: The story highlights the importance of giving and the significance of unselfish acts of love.
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