233k views
2 votes
Describe the situational irony in “The Gift of the Magi”. How is this irony critical to the story’s theme?

User Oknoorap
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

0 votes
The situational irony in "The Gift of the Magi" arises from the fact that both Jim and Della sell their most prized possessions in order to buy the other a special Christmas gift, but the gift each buys is specifically designed for the prized possession each one sold.
User Jamesdlin
by
8.2k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.