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in two or three sentences explain how the story the gift of magi supports the theme "those who sacrifice for each other are the wisest

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Della and Jim both make sacrifices for each other because they care about each other. Della sacrifices her hair, and Jim sacrifices his watch. Even though their sacrifices make them unable to use each other's presents, they realize how important their love is. This makes them wise, as the theme suggests.

The Gift Of Magi by O. Henry is the story of a young couple, Delia and Jim, who overcome financial challenges to buy each other gifts for Christmas.

What are the sacrifices made?

  • In the story, Delia sacrifices her hair to buy a watch chain for Jim. Her hair is one of her most prized possessions as it is extremely beautiful.
  • Jim on the other hand sells his watch to buy a beautiful hair clip for Delia.
  • The sacrifices make them unable to use the gifts that they bought for each other.

Why are the sacrifices wise?

  • Though they are not able to use the gifts, the sacrifices are still very wise.
  • They are wise because they prove the love that the couple shares and how they are willing to sacrifice material possessions to make the other person happy and feel loved.

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