The Gift of the Magi

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According to Marxist views, what is the significance of the gift in 'The Gift of the Magi' text?

  • The gift signifies the inequality between the rich and the poor.
  • The gift highlights the importance of material possessions in society.
  • The gift represents the capitalist exploitation of the lower class.
  • The gift symbolizes the sacrifice and struggle of the working class. (correct)

What does the Marxist perspective suggest about the characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

  • The characters are victims of capitalist exploitation.
  • The characters are wealthy individuals who exploit the lower class.
  • The characters are materialistic and selfish.
  • The characters are representative of the working class struggle. (correct)

According to Marxist theory, what does the ending of 'The Gift of the Magi' symbolize?

  • The triumph of the working class over the bourgeoisie.
  • The importance of love and selflessness. (correct)
  • The perpetuation of inequality in society.
  • The futility of material possessions.

According to Marxist theory, what does the gift in 'The Gift of the Magi' symbolize?

<p>A symbol of sacrifice and love (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Marxist perspective suggest about the social class of the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

<p>They belong to the working class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Marxist views, what is the underlying message of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

<p>The importance of love and selflessness over material possessions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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