3) Which BEST describes how the passage from this story might draw on
the Bible?
A)
The passage uses highly symbolic names, each of
them with heavy Biblical meaning.
B)
The passage uses Della's inability to pay for a present
to call the Bible's teachings into question.
The passage does not have anything to do with the
Bible, as works of early twentieth century American
Literature did not often reference the Bible.
The passage refers to a young woman's sorrow at not
D) being able to buy a proper Christmas gift for her
beloved, setting up a possible theme of sacrifice.