Question

Describe one of the symbols in “The Gift of the Magi.” Explain how the author uses this symbol to convey the theme of the story.

Answer 1

In “The Gift of the Magi” the gold from Jims watch symbolize several things such as money and luxury witch they both dont have anymore. The author puts this in the story to convey the them of love. That Jim would sell his most prized and expensive thing for the love of his life.

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Answer 2

The narrator suggests Jim and Della are actually wiser than the wise men because they understand love makes a gift truly worth giving. The two recognize the sacrifice made makes their gifts so valuable, not because the gifts themselves are worth a lot of money.

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