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How do the gifts affect Della and jim's relationship?

“The gift of the Magi”

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There is no evidence in the text to suggest that the relationship between Jim and Della, in O.

Henry's short story "The Gift of the Magi," is anything but an ardent love between two very devoted and charming young people.

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Answer: The effect is to give readers an oxymoronic happy sadness all at the same time. It makes the reader sad to know that Jim has sold his watch to afford the combs for Della's hair, while knowing that Della cut her hair to afford the chain for Jim's watch.

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