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The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry
eng. The Gift of the Magi · 1905
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Sacrifice for love: The main characters, Jim and Della, sell their most valuable possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other.
  • Irony of fate: Despite their desire to please each other, the gifts turn out to be useless due to their mutual sacrifices.
  • Importance of non-material values: The story shows that genuine feelings and the willingness to sacrifice are more important than any material gifts.
  • True love is expressed through actions, not material gifts.
The Gift of the Magi
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 July 2024
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O. Henry
Original title: eng. The Gift of the Magi · 1905
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