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In "The Gift of the Magi," why does O. Henry compare Jim and Della to the magi?

A.
because they bought each other the same gifts that the magi gave

B.
because they are poor, just as the magi were poor

C.
to emphasize their generosity and selflessness

D.
to remind readers that the story takes place at Christmas time

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Henry compare Jim and Della to the Magi because answer was a
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